MADAGASCAR PALM
Pachypodium lamerei
A unique desert plant that resembles a palm, but is botanically a succulent. Its thick, spiky trunk stores water, while the narrow leaves at the top create a unique, exotic look.
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Likes full sun
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Slow grower
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Water sparingly
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Height up to 3 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Madagascar Palm |
| Latin name | Pachypodium lamerei |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Height | Up to 3 meters |
| Growth habit | Succulent, tree-like plant with a thick, spiny trunk and narrow leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs a lot of light |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Low; tolerates drought well |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize moderately; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves occasionally |
| Leaves | Narrow, elongated green leaves that grow at the top of the stem |
| Fruits | Rare; large pod-like fruits in the wild |
| Flowers | White, fragrant flowers |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic to humans and pets; Contains a toxic milky sap that may cause skin irritation. |