Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei
Common Name: Madagascar palm Type of Plant: dicot: succulent Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape misnamed plant (not a palm or even a monocot) with a thick, succulent, spiny trunk topped by a ring of narrow leaves; trunk becomes large with age; white flowers on mature specimens resemble Plumeria Height 15 to 18 ft. Spread up to 8 ft. Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade; protect from frost Soil prefers a soil with excellent drainage Hardiness some frost, zones 13, 21-24 Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical leaves to 12" long or more; to 3" wide tips are somewhat aristate; tan spines to 1/2" long in groups of 3 Flowers white, trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal clusters in summer on mature specimens; flowers are fragrant and resemble Plumeria Fruit 2 follicles to 3/4" long per flower Propagation: seed, division Usage: succulent accent or container plant grown for distinctive shape, leaf and flower arrangement; sometimes used as a houseplant or greenhouse specimen Landscape Care: Watering grows larger and more quickly with regular watering; if the plant loses its leaves in winter cold, withhold water until leaves emerge Fertilizing balanced, slow-release fertilizer every second year Pruning none required Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Madagascar Family: Apocynaceae Notes: |
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