Madagascar Palm’
FAMILY: Pachypodium
USES: Tropical effect. Accent, silhouette, specimen, feature or barrier plant. In pots, containers, en masse, in rock gardens , entrances and pool areas.
SIZE: Grows 3m tall with a 1m spread. Grows at a rate of 30-45cm p/a.
LOCATION: Full sun and reflected heat to partial shade. Does best in coastal areas and will grow in interior regions with some protection in July/August.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched well draining sandy soil with a pH 5.6 – 7.8, acidic to mildly alkaline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 10:20:10 NPK annually in spring. May require additional Mg and Mn.
WATER: Allow soil to dry out between water applications. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
