I just bought one and its beautiful....However, what is the proper way to care for this planet? I live in the southwest and its pretty dry and hot here....Should I keep it outside and full in sunlight? If so how much should I water it if I do? I had it indoors in front of a large window, but I noticed its leaves were getting droopy....It doesnt get direct sunlight so I decided to place it outdoors...Any suggestions would be greatly appreiated...Thanks!
Answers:
Madagascar Palm
Pachypodium lameri
Apocynaceae
Upright plant with stiff thorns and linear waxy leaves; foliage is bright green and arises from a central crown on top of the trunk. Most have a thorny trunk.
Plant Form or Habit: upright
Plant Use: specimen pot plant
Exposure: high
Flower Color: yellow, pink, red
Blooming Period: winter
Height: 3-4' indoors
Width: 1-2' indoors
Foliage Texture: medium
Heat Tolerance: high.
Water Requirements: low.
Additional Comments: Allow soil to dry between waterings; slow growing; sap is very poisonous.
For more information, check:
mgonline.com/madagascarpalm.ht...
Boaz
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