Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Date Palm
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In German
Dattelpalme
Kandelaber
In French
Palmier dattier
candélabre
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
Candelabra
In Greek
Χουρμαδιά
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
Candelabra
In Polish
Data Palm
świeczniki
In Latin
Date Palm
candelabra
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Phoeniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Date Palm and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Date Palm and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Date Palm and Candelabra. Date Palm has thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Date Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Date Palm has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing and Candelabra has allergic reactions like Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis and wheezing. 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 Date Palm and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Date Palm and Candelabra
Season and care of Date Palm and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Date Palm and Candelabra Physical Information
Date Palm and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Candelabra are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Date Palm and Candelabra
Care of Date Palm and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.