Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
  
शतावर
  
In German
Madagaskarpalme
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Pachypodium
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Pachypodium
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
pachypodium
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Malouetieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
  
Asparagoideae