At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best. Schedule: Orders ship on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped. Rates: Free nationwide shipping on all orders. Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe. Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival. 30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.

Madagascar Palm Pachypodium lamerei

Q: Cactus Care

After Arrival Unpack your cactus promptly. Place it in a bright, shaded area for a few days to recover from shipping before moving it into full sun. This helps it acclimate and reduces stress. Light Provide full sun for best growth. Can tolerate partial sun, but bright light is essential for compact, healthy leaves and strong trunk development. Watering Water sparingly. Once established, allow the soil to fully dry between waterings. Overwatering is the most common issue this plant stores moisture in its trunk and prefers dry conditions. Soil and Pots Use a fast-draining, gritty cactus soil mix: pumice, perlite, coarse sand, or granite with minimal organic matter. Always choose containers with drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Q: FAQ

Is the Madagascar Palm actually a palm? No. Despite the name, it’s a succulent from the Apocynaceae family that resembles a palm. Can it grow indoors? Yes. It thrives in bright light or near sunny windows. Just avoid overwatering. Will it flower? Mature plants can produce clusters of white, fragrant blooms during warm months. How big will it get? It can reach around 24 feet tall over several years with proper light and care but, is typically smaller in cultivation, often reaching 4-6 feet indoors. Is it safe for pets? The sap can be mildly toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children. .

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Height: 10 inches - 15 inches

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Pachypodium lamerei (Madagascar Palm)

Often mistaken for a palm, the Madagascar Palm is actually a thick-stemmed succulent that stores water in its trunk and grows elegant, palm-like leaves at the top. Each one we ship stands around 10–15 inches tall the perfect size to create a tropical statement indoors or out.

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar Bloom Season: Spring to Summer Dormancy: Winter Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Bright Light Soil Needs: Fast-draining cactus mix Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (protect from frost) Native To: Southern Madagascar

This striking plant features a silver-gray trunk covered in spines, topped with a lush crown of green leaves that fan out like a palm. Over time, it can grow into a dramatic tree up to 6 feet tall in containers. A living sculpture that brings desert elegance to patios and sunny rooms.

In spring and summer, mature Madagascar Palms produce clusters of white, lightly fragrant flowers. They thrive on neglect, loving bright sunlight and minimal water. Simply give them a sunny spot and let their sculptural beauty shine.

After Arrival

Carefully unpack your Madagascar Palm as soon as it arrives. Place it in a bright area with filtered light for a few days to let it acclimate after shipping. Once settled, you can move it into full sun. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.

Transplant Tips

Use a pot with excellent drainage and fill it with a gritty cactus or succulent soil mix. Avoid overly rich or moisture-retentive soils. Once potted, wait about a week before watering to prevent root stress. Always keep it in a warm location protected from cold drafts or frost.

Product Details

Cactus Features

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Dormancy: Winter
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Bright Light
Soil Needs: Fast-draining cactus mix
Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (protect from frost)
Native To: Southern Madagascar

Cactus Care

After Arrival
Unpack your cactus promptly. Place it in a bright, shaded area for a few days to recover from shipping before moving it into full sun. This helps it acclimate and reduces stress.

Light
Provide full sun for best growth. Can tolerate partial sun, but bright light is essential for compact, healthy leaves and strong trunk development.

Watering
Water sparingly. Once established, allow the soil to fully dry between waterings. Overwatering is the most common issue this plant stores moisture in its trunk and prefers dry conditions.

Soil and Pots
Use a fast-draining, gritty cactus soil mix: pumice, perlite, coarse sand, or granite with minimal organic matter. Always choose containers with drainage holes to prevent root rot.

FAQ

Is the Madagascar Palm actually a palm?

No. Despite the name, it’s a succulent from the Apocynaceae family that resembles a palm.

Can it grow indoors?

Yes. It thrives in bright light or near sunny windows. Just avoid overwatering.

Will it flower?

Mature plants can produce clusters of white, fragrant blooms during warm months.

How big will it get?

It can reach around 24 feet tall over several years with proper light and care but, is typically smaller in cultivation, often reaching 4-6 feet indoors.

Is it safe for pets?

The sap can be mildly toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

Shipping & Guarantee

At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best.

Schedule: Orders ship on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped.
Rates: Free nationwide shipping on all orders.
Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking

Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe.
Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival.
30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.

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