Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Wild sago
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZAMIA pumila
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Coontie
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
Coontie
Palma
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Zamia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Zamioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coontie and King Palm
Season and care of Coontie and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Coontie and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coontie is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Coontie and King Palm Physical Information
Coontie and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coontie and King Palm are as follows:
Coontie flower color: Not Available
Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Coontie and King Palm
Care of Coontie and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Coontie 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.