Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
America, Europe
Types
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
Verbena
In Hindi
Alexandra palm
verbena
In German
Alexandra palm
Eisenkraut
In French
Alexandra palme
verveine
In Spanish
Alexandra palma
Verbena
In Greek
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Alexandra palma
verbena
In Polish
Alexandra dłoni
werbena
In Latin
Alexandra palma
Grindelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Verbena
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alexandra Palm and Verbena
Season and care of Alexandra Palm and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Alexandra Palm and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Alexandra Palm and Verbena Physical Information
Alexandra Palm and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Alexandra Palm and Verbena are as follows:
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alexandra Palm and Verbena
Care of Alexandra Palm and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.