Pachypodium lamerei

Pachypodium Lamerei, commonly known as Madagascan palm, is a perennial member of the Apocynaceae family. It has a succulent grey stem covered with sharp thorns. The green leaves are simple, lanceolate and surround the crown. This plant produces tubular white flowers and cucumber-like follicles.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Club Foot/ Madagascar Palm
Botanical name	Pachypodium lamerei
Family	Apocynaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Basic Colour	white
Height	6 -> 10 m
Habitat	Dry and open forests
Altitude	0 – 750 m
Bloom Time	May -> June
Plant Type	Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Follicle
different tolerances	Hardy
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
Active substances	No active subsances known
USDA Zone	9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)
Sun Exposure	Sun, Part shade
Soil pH	Acidic, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Stony, Sandy, Peaty
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows
Germination	tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Disease free

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