Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Escallonia
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Arecales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Escallonia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Escallonia and King Palm
Season and care of Escallonia and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Escallonia and King Palm Physical Information
Escallonia and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and King Palm are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Escallonia and King Palm
Care of Escallonia and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia 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 Escallonia 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.