🌱 Product Overview
The Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a rare, spiny-stemmed succulent that resembles a palm tree—but it’s actually a tough, drought-tolerant succulent from Madagascar. With its tall trunk and dramatic green foliage, it brings exotic beauty to sunny rooms, patios, or arid gardens.
🍃 Key Features
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Unique Form: Thick, upright gray trunk lined with spines, crowned with long, arching green leaves
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Palm-Like Look: Mimics a palm but is actually a succulent—great for tropical or desert-themed landscapes
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Size Potential: Can grow 4–6 ft indoors and up to 15 ft in outdoor climates over time
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Blooms: May produce fragrant white flowers in mature plants under ideal conditions
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Low Maintenance: Drought-hardy and sun-loving—ideal for those who want big impact with little effort
🌵 Why Buy from DesertNoir
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Grown under Arizona sun for durability and sun tolerance
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Shipped bare root for safety and sustainable delivery
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Carefully packaged and supported by Star Seller service
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Each plant is hardened and ready to thrive in real conditions—not greenhouse-babied
🌿 Care & Growing Tips
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Hardiness Zone: USDA Zone 9b–11 (tolerates ~25°F briefly; overwinter indoors in cooler zones)
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Light: Full sun to bright indoor light; thrives near windows or on sunny patios
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Water: Infrequent deep watering; allow to dry completely between waterings
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Soil: Use fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with added sand or pumice
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Dormancy: May drop leaves in winter—this is normal and they regrow in spring
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Toxicity: Keep away from pets and children—sap may cause irritation if touched or ingested
📦 Shipping & Guarantee
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Ships bare root every Wednesday for orders placed by the prior Sunday
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Processing time: 3–7 business days depending on inventory and conditions
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Photos represent the plant’s general size and form—each specimen is unique
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Contact us within 48 hours of delivery for support—we’re here to help
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International buyers are responsible for customs, taxes, and import laws
✨ Why It Rocks
With its armored trunk and lush leaf crown, the Madagascar Palm adds dramatic structure to indoor jungles, patios, and desert gardens. It’s an easy-care stunner with a prehistoric look that’s impossible to ignore.