Madagascar Spiny Palm (Pachypodium lamerei)
Regular price $16.95The Madagascar Spiny Palm is an extremely unique and super rare exotic succulent! Commonly refererred to as Madagascar Palm due to the fan of leaves growing from it's crown, Pachypodium lamerei is actually a succulent and more closely related to cacti.
Very attractive and unique ornamental houseplant with a spiny trunk. Although this plant is not edible, it is definitely a conversation piece!
Madagascar Spiny Palm is drought tolerant and appreciates full sun. It is suitable for a pot but will also grow anywhere from 2 to 20 ft if given the space and right soil conditions.
Plant Type:
Tropical / Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Depends on Variety
Mature Size:
Up to 2-90 ft, depending on variety
Soil & Moisture:
Well-draining, acid rich, organic soil. Regular watering and humidity.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium to Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Açaí Palm is grown from seed, capable of producing fruit within 3-5 years, or when it reaches 8-10 ft tall.
What growers are saying
Small: 2" Peat Pots
Medium: 4" Coconut Coir Pot
Large: 6" Peat Pot
X-Large: 8-10" Pot
Citrus: 4x14" Pot