Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Pot Marigold
In German
Alexandra palm
Ringelblume
In French
Alexandra palme
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Caléndula
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
pot Marigold
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Calendula
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold
Care of Alexandra Palm and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.