Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Alexandra palm
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Alexandra palme
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Callicarpa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry
Care of Alexandra Palm and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.