Pachypodium lamerei

Madagascar Palm

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Tall succulent with a thick spiny stem and a terminal rosette of glossy leaves. Native to Madagascar, it produces fragrant white flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Madagascar Palm
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Pachypodium
Species Lamerei
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Late spring to summer; fragrant white flowers appear at the leaf axils.
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or perlite for optimal drainage

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter. Avoid wetting stem to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires intense sunlight, avoid shade. Rotate regularly for even growth to prevent leaning.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring-summer). Stop in autumn/winter.

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Pruning

Avoid pruning due to toxic sap and spines. Remove dead leaves only at apex carefully.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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