Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Aaron Caladium
In German
Alexandra palm
Aaron Caladium
In French
Alexandra palme
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Genus
Archontophoenix
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium. Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Alexandra Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium
Care of Alexandra Palm and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.