Madagascar Palm | Pachypodium lamerei

Bring a touch of the desert tropics into your home with the Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei). Despite its name, this striking plant is not a true palm but a succulent with a tall, spiny trunk and elegant, palm-like leaves. It makes a bold statement as a low-maintenance houseplant or as part of a sun-drenched patio collection.

Key Features:

• 🌵 Unique spiny trunk with tropical, palm-like foliage

• ☀️ Loves bright, direct sunlight and thrives in warm conditions

• 💧 Low-water succulent — perfect for plant parents who prefer easy care

• 🏡 Ideal as a statement plant indoors or outdoors in warm climates

• ✨ Adds an exotic, architectural look to any plant collection

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, direct sunlight for best growth

• Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; water sparingly in winter

• Temperature: Thrives in 65–85°F; protect from frost

• Pet Safe: ⚠️ Not pet safe (toxic if ingested)

Why You’ll Love It:
With its dramatic silhouette and minimal care needs, the Madagascar Palm is a living sculpture. Perfect for plant lovers looking to add something unusual and eye-catching to their collection.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei

• Common Name: Madagascar Palm

• Mature Size: Up to 6–20 feet outdoors; 4–6 feet indoors in containers

• Hardiness Zone: USDA 9–12