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Question
Are you famillar with "madagascar palm",Column,spines,long green leaves at top of plant.Looking for any website relating to this tropical? Any info would be appreciated.I have this as a house plant.Could not find any info under this name. Thanks

Answer
look under Pachypodium lamerei
here's what i found.
Madagascar Palm
Scientific Name: Pachypodium lamerei Drake
Synonym: Pachypodium champenoisianum, Pachypodium menabeum, Pachypodium ramosum
Family: Apocynaceae


A great looking Pachypodium at the Desert Botanical Garden Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 25
USDA: 10-12


Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix, protect it, or keep it in container

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Madagascar

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 8 feet tall (2.4 m), or more with optimal conditions

Watering Needs: Regular water when the plant has leaves, else occasional water

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings  

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