Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
Tabebuia
In German
Alexandra palm
Tabebuia
In French
Alexandra palme
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Tabebuia
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
Tabebuia
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
Tabebuia
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Tabebuia
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Arecaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Tabebuia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia. Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia doesn't have thorns. Also Alexandra Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tabebuia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia
Care of Alexandra Palm and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.