Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Fruit
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
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
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Sour cherry
In German
Alexandra palm
Sauerkirsche
In French
Alexandra palme
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Ginja
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Prunus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry
Care of Alexandra Palm and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.