Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Costapalmate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Chewing
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BISMARCKIA nobilis
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Bismarck Palm
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
Bismarck Palm
taraw palm
In German
Bismarck Palm
Taraw palme
In French
Bismarck Palm
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Bismarck Palm
Taraw palma
In Greek
Bismarck Palm
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Bismarck Palm
Taraw palma
In Polish
Bismarck Palm
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Bismarck Palm
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Bismarckia
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Borasseae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bismarck Palm and Serdang
Wondering what are the properties of Bismarck Palm and Serdang? We provide you with everything About Bismarck Palm and Serdang. Bismarck Palm doesn't have thorns and Serdang doesn't have thorns. Also Bismarck Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Bismarck Palm has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers and Serdang has allergic reactions like Oral Cancers. 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 Bismarck Palm and Serdang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bismarck Palm and Serdang
Season and care of Bismarck Palm and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Bismarck Palm and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bismarck Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bismarck Palm is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bismarck Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Bismarck Palm and Serdang Physical Information
Bismarck Palm and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Bismarck Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bismarck Palm and Serdang are as follows:
Bismarck Palm flower color: Light Yellow
Bismarck Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Bismarck Palm and Serdang
Care of Bismarck Palm and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bismarck Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bismarck Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.