{"product_id":"madagascar-palm-pachypodium-lamerei","title":"Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tropical-looking trunk plant that thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) has a thick, silvery, spiny trunk topped by a rosette of long green leaves. It is not a true palm. It is a succulent that stores water in its trunk, which is why it forgives missed waterings and dry indoor air. This page covers Madagascar palm care, from sun to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives you the look of a small palm with a sculptural, desert-meets-jungle trunk. It grows slowly, so it stays a manageable size for years, and it asks for very little as long as it gets plenty of sun and does not sit in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA live Madagascar palm in a 4\" grower's nursery pot. The trunk is covered in sharp spines, so handle it with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with several hours of direct sun. Introduce it to strong sun gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply, then let the soil dry out completely. Water very little in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm room temperatures. Keep it above about 50°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly reaches several feet tall indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets and children, since the trunk is spiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for a Madagascar palm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it as much sun as you can and let the soil dry fully between waterings. The trunk stores water, so it prefers to be a little dry rather than wet. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will a Madagascar palm get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows slowly, reaching several feet over many years indoors. A bright window and a larger pot as it grows will keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a Madagascar palm take full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, once it is used to it. Move it into stronger sun gradually, because a sudden change can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the common problems with Madagascar palms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe usual causes are too much water, which can rot the trunk, and too little light, which makes the plant leggy. Leaf drop in winter is normal, since the plant slows down and needs very little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a Madagascar palm a real palm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Despite the name, it is a succulent. It looks like a palm because the leaves grow in a crown at the top of a single trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668379570274,"sku":"4_PACHYPODIUM_LAMEREI","price":32.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/madagascar-palm-pachypodium-lamerei-palma-main.jpg?v=1792073102","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/madagascar-palm-pachypodium-lamerei","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}