Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Mexico
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
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
Leaves, Vines
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In German
Palme
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Paume
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Palma
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Παλάμη
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Palma
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Palma
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and Boston Ivy
Season and care of King Palm and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Boston Ivy Physical Information
King Palm and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Boston Ivy are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of King Palm and Boston Ivy
Care of King Palm and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.