Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Australia
Types
not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Foxtail Grass
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
Foxtail Grass
Palm
In German
Foxtail Grass
Palme
In French
Foxtail Grass
Paume
In Spanish
Hierba de cola de zorra
Palma
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Grass
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
grama de foxtail
Palma
In Polish
ber trawy
Palma
In Latin
panicum Grass
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alopecurus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail Grass and King Palm
Season and care of Foxtail Grass and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Grass and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Grass season is Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Foxtail Grass is Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Grass and King Palm Physical Information
Foxtail Grass and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Grass and King Palm are as follows:
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Foxtail Grass and King Palm
Care of Foxtail Grass and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.