Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Palm
In German
Alexandra palm
Palme
In French
Alexandra palme
Paume
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Palma
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Palma
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Palma
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Vero
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and King Palm
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Alexandra Palm and King Palm Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and King Palm are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and King Palm
Care of Alexandra Palm and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.