Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States
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
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Alexandra palm
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Alexandra palme
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Alexandra palma
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Aesculus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Alexandra Palm and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
