Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
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
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
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
Not Available
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
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
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Palm
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Palme
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Paume
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Palma
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Palma
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Palma
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Phlox
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and King Palm
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and King Palm Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and King Palm are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and King Palm
Care of Hybrid Phlox and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Hybrid Phlox 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.