This crested Pachypodium is sometimes referred to as a "Madagascar Palm". It is actually a succulent and is, therefore, more strongly linked to cacti than palms. This stunning indoor plant is native to Madagascar, and because of the leaves that encircle the crown, that's why its known as a palm. 

The Crested Madagascar Palm is the crested variety of the regular Madagascar Palm and features long, prickly spines on its bulbous, silvery stem. The long, slender, and green leaves are large. The majority of its leaves will fall off throughout the winter, and then they will sprout back in the spring. 

Bloom Season	Spring, early summer
Botanical Name	Pachypodium lamerei
Common Name	Madagascar palm plant, Madagascar plant
Dormancy	Winter
Flower Color	White
Genus	Pachypodium
Growth Habit	Columnar, tree
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Mature Size	4 in. tall, 90 in. wide
Native Area	Western Madagascar
Plant Type	Spiny semideciduous succulent
Propagation	By stem cuttings
Resistance	Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features	Noticeable palm tree shape
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Moderate