Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Caribbean
Australia
Types
Not available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Antispasmodic, 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
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOTHRINAX borhidiana
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Borhidis Guano Palm, Guano
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
guano
Palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Coccothrinax
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Guano and King Palm
Season and care of Guano and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Guano and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guano is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Guano is Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Guano and King Palm Physical Information
Guano and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Guano height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guano and King Palm are as follows:
Guano flower color: Not Available
Guano leaf color: Not Available
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Guano and King Palm
Care of Guano and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Guano needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.