Pachypodium lamerei 12in Madagascar Palm natives Foliage begins green in spring

Foliage begins green in spring and turns magenta and purple in fall

Japanese Stewartia

Illustrated by Malin Gyllensvaan

Spotty Dotty Mayapple

Begonia and peperomia look especially fine planted in this container

Pachypodium lamerei 12in Madagascar Palm natives Foliage begins green in springCommon Names: Madagascar Palm. Description: Thick, succulent, spiny stem with long green leaves emanating from the top. Grows white flowers that resemble plumerias. Light: Full sun. Water: Water when dry. Drought tolerant. Other Care: Can lose its leaves and go dormant, will come back when weather is warmer. Origins: Native to Madagascar. Interesting Facts: Can grow as tall as 15 feet in native environment. Part of the Dogbane (Apocynaceae) family.