Pachypodium lamerei aka Madagascar Palm

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Madagascar Palm is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Madagascar Palm does best in dry soil and should only be watered sparingly.

Madagascar Palm loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Madagascar Palm prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Madagascar Palm to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Madagascar Palm is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Madagascar Palm plants thrive in dry environments, however, if you choose to provide extra humidity or mist your plant, the lingering water on the leaves can create an ideal environment for certain types of harmful fungi.

The Madagascar Palm grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Madagascar Palm as it grows vertically.

Madagascar Palm’s native range is Madagascar and Africa.

Yes, if you provide your Madagascar Palm with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.