Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
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 Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Palm
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Palme
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Paume
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Palma
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Παλάμη
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Palma
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Palma
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Vero
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of King Palm and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
King Palm and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of King Palm and Blue Hibiscus
Care of King Palm and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.