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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pachypodium lamerei |
| Common Name | Madagascar palm plant, Madagascar plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| 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 | Extremely 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 |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pachypodium lamerei |
| Common Name | Madagascar palm plant, Madagascar plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| 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 | Extremely 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 |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring, early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pachypodium lamerei |
| Common Name | Madagascar palm plant, Madagascar plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| 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 | Extremely 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 |
