Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not available
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra palm
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Alexandra palm
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra palma
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
