Your Madagascar Palm should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Apocynaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Shrub to make the best decision when repotting as all Shrub plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Madagascar Palm – How to repot for best results
Uncover an uncomplicated yet highly effective three-step method for repotting and fostering the growth of your Madagascar Palm in this detailed tutorial.
First and foremost, prepare yourself for repotting your Madagascar Palm
Prioritize planning for the repotting of your Madagascar Palm by determining the right time and technique that is best. Assess the water requirements, and take note of the bloom time scheduled which happens to beSummer, along with maintaining an optimal soil pH at Alkaline for a successful repotting experience.
Next Up, gently extract your Madagascar Palm from its original container
Free your Madagascar Palm with ease by tapping the pot’s sides and carefully upturning it. This process ensures the plant’s safe removal without causing any damage.
Finally, repot your Madagascar Palm into a fresh pot
If you want to boost the likelihood of a successful repotting, you should aim to select the appropriate Well-drained, chalk, loamy, sandy soil. Eliminate any air pockets in the new pot, and conclude your rpoetting process with a thorough watering. Also, consider expanding your collection with plants like Little Princess Spirea to efficiently utilise any excess soil.
Looking after your Madagascar Palm
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Madagascar Palm thrives after the repotting process is over
What other names does Madagascar Palm have?
Madagascar Palm Pachypodium lamerei or Pachypodium lamerei are all other names you may have heard your Madagascar Palm be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Limelight Hydrangea |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Dragon Tail |
What kind of plant is Madagascar Palm?
Madagascar Palm is from the family of Apocynaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Shrub which is toxic to humans once mature.
Should you keep your repotted Madagascar Palm inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Madagascar Palm inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 9-11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Madagascar.
Once the repotting process is done for your Madagascar Palm, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Madagascar Palm, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9-11 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Madagascar Palm is from (Madagascar). If you do this correctly, your Madagascar Palm should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 12-24 ft. tall, 10-12 ft. wide.
How will you know you have successfully repot Madagascar Palm?
Like all plants in the same family like Lowbush Blueberry, a mature Madagascar Palm may get to 12-24 ft. tall, 10-12 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of White, yellow, red, pink blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.