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Madagascar palm

Pachypodium lamerei

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Pachypodium
Family: Apocynaceae

About this plant

P. lamerei is a succulent shrub or small tree with thick, thorny stems bearing a cluster of narrow leaves near the apex, and terminal clusters of yellow-throated white flowers 10cm across in summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. From late spring to early autumn, water moderately and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 4-5 weeks. Keep dry at other times

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C ( 66-75°F), or take stem-tip cuttings, in late spring

Pests

Vulnerable to aphids while flowering

Diseases

Relatively disease resistant

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years