Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Wet Site, Drought
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
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Palm
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Palme
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Paume
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Palma
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Palma
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Palma
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and King Palm
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and King 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 King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.
