Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
जायफल
In German
Alexandra palm
Muskatnuss
In French
Alexandra palme
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
nuez moscada
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
noz-moscada
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Alexandra palma
nutmeg
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Magnoliales
Genus
Archontophoenix
Myristica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg
Care of Alexandra Palm and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.