Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Palm
Alexandra palm
In German
Palme
Alexandra palm
In French
Paume
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Palma
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Παλάμη
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Palma
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Palma
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Vero
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of King Palm and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of King Palm and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About King Palm and Alexandra Palm. King Palm doesn't have thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also King Palm does not have fragrant flowers. King Palm has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose and sneezing and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of King Palm and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of King Palm and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of King Palm and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
King Palm and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
King Palm and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of King Palm and Alexandra Palm
Care of King Palm and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.