Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Pear
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
नाशपाती
In German
Alexandra palm
Birne
In French
Alexandra palme
Poire
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Pera
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Pera
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Gruszka
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Orbis
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Pyrus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Pear
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Alexandra Palm and Pear Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Pear are as follows:
Care of Alexandra Palm and Pear
Care of Alexandra Palm and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.