Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Beetles, Mice, Moths
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
  
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
  
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
  
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
  
Palm
  
In German
Fullers Karde
  
Palme
  
In French
Cardère à foulon
  
Paume
  
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
  
Palma
  
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
Παλάμη
  
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
  
Palma
  
In Polish
Fullera Oset
  
Palma
  
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
  
Vero
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Dipsacaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Dipsacus
  
Archontophoenix
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Areceae
  
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and King Palm
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and King Palm Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and King Palm are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and King Palm
Care of Fuller's Teasel and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Fuller's Teasel 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.