Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Australia
Types
Not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Spanish
boxberry
Palma
In Portuguese
boxberry
Palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Areceae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and King Palm
Season and care of Boxberry and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and King Palm Physical Information
Boxberry and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and King Palm are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Boxberry and King Palm
Care of Boxberry and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry 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 Boxberry 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.