Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Energy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
सौंफ़
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
Fenchel
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
Fenouil
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
Hinojo
palmera canaria
In Greek
Μάραθο
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
Funcho
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
Koper włoski
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
faeniculi
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of Fennel and Phoenix Canariensis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.