Pachypodium rutenbergianum (Madagascar Palm) - Image 125

Botanical name: Pachypodium rutenbergianum

Common name: Madagascar Palm

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Zone: 10-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Plant form: Large tree

Mature height: 20 ft or more

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular

Flower color: Pink; white and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Pachypodium rutenbergianum with many white flowers on thick gray stems and foliage.

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