What is Madagascar Palma?
Palm Madagascar, also known to its scientific name Pachypodium lamerei , is a type of succulent flowering plants related to cactus and plumeria. Despite the name, these plants are not really palm trees. They look similar to most palms, but because of their long, slender bases covered with thorn and dark green leaves slipped from above. Most Madagascar palms do not exceed 15 feet (4.5 m) and usually do not grow higher than 6 feet (2 m) when they are held as houseplants. They come from Madagascar, an island off the coast of South Africa.
Madagascar palms need full sun for proper growth and exposure to temperatures below 30 ° Fahrenheit (1 ° Celsius) increases the risk of serious damage or death. In addition to light and temperature requirements, Madagascar palm requires low maintenance. The allowing the soil to dry partially between burning is normally acceptable because this plant does not require a constant humidity. Madagascar Palma goes to sleep in winter and during that timey needs little or no water. Most people prefer buying young plants than to start from seed because of their slow growth.
mild climate is considered ideal for growing Madagascar Palavy, but can grow almost anywhere under the right conditions. If the plant seems to have died due to the exposure of cold weather, the cut off the dead pieces can help her return. This plant almost always loses its leaves when it is exposed to cold, or if it is desperate water needs, but often recover. People who roared the Madagascar palms should bring them inside in cold weather to avoid possible damage. If the Madagascar palm is planted outside and immediate low temperatures are, the sail cover can help ensure survival.
Healthy palm Madagascar will produce fragrant white flowers from late spring Throughout in the summer and should grow every year nat least 1 foot (30 cm) in height. Insemination twice a year with universal fertilizer should also be beneficial to the health of these plants. Madagascar palms are usually very resistant plants, but pests can be infected and maintained. Infections can usually be removed by cutting the infected pieces and pesticides should take care of all pests. People with pets and children who keep the inner Madagascar palm