Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei) | Live Indoor Houseplant

Bold, Sculptural, and Built to Thrive — Meet the Madagascar Palm

The Madagascar Palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is one of the most striking houseplants you can own. Native to the arid landscapes of Madagascar, this architectural beauty features a thick, water-storing trunk lined with protective spines and a crown of long, slender leaves that emerge and shed as the plant matures. It's a conversation piece that practically takes care of itself.

• Dramatic upright form — a natural focal point for bright rooms and sunny windowsills
• Thick, swollen trunk stores water, making it highly drought-tolerant
• New leaves continuously emerge from the crown as older ones fall — always evolving
• Tough hooked spines naturally deter curious pets from getting too close
• Slow-growing and long-lived — a plant you'll have for years
• Available in 4", 6", and 10" nursery pot sizes

Whether you're a seasoned plant collector or looking for a low-maintenance statement plant, the Madagascar Palm delivers structure, character, and resilience in equal measure.

Product Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei
• Common Name: Madagascar Palm
• Plant Family: Apocynaceae
• Origin: Madagascar
• Available Pot Sizes: 4", 6", 10" nursery pot
• Light: Bright direct to bright indirect light
• Water: Low — allow soil to dry completely between waterings
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets (latex sap); handle with care
• Growth Habit: Upright, columnar; slow-growing

Care Instructions

• Place in the brightest spot available — a south- or west-facing window is ideal
• Water sparingly; allow soil to dry out fully before watering again
• Reduce watering significantly in winter when growth slows
• Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix
• Avoid overwatering — root rot is the most common cause of decline
• Handle with care — spines are sharp and all plant parts contain toxic latex sap
• Keep away from children and pets