Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
bambu
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Acidosasa
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bamboo and King Palm
Season and care of Bamboo and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and King Palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bamboo and King Palm Physical Information
Bamboo and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and King Palm are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bamboo and King Palm
Care of Bamboo and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.