Grow an eye-catching succculent with our Pachypodium lamerei, aka 'Madagascar Palm', seeds! These rare seeds will turn into a stunning plant with a spiky trunk and shiny, lush green leaves that bring exotic flair to any space.
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
Madagascar Palm is a stunning, tall succulent with a spiky trunk. Being a succulent, it loves lots of direct, bright light and doesn't require much water!
To plant the seeds, pre-soak in warm water for 12-24 hours, sow in a well-draining medium, cover with a humidity dome and keep >70F(use a heat mat if necessary). The seeds can germinate very quickly given good conditions, otherwise they usually take up to 2 weeks to germinate.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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germination time
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1-2 weeks
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depth
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1/2"
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spacing
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4-5 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod
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recommended planter
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2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination)
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time to maturity
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5 years+
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seed prep
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pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
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method
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greenhouse | paper towel method
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temperature
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60F - 85F
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About the Plants:
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description
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succulent with a thick, thorny truck and palm-like shiny green leaves |
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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growth speed
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slow | medium | fast
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size of plant
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up to 24' if grown outdoors
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light
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full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
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soil
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well-draining sandy coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
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temperature
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warm | cool
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pet-friendly
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cats | dogs | no
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pests
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scale, spider mites, mealy bugs |
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fertilization
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heavy | moderate | light
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