Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Flying insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Bulbs, 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, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Portuguese
Palma
Camas
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Properties of King Palm and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of King Palm and Camas? We provide you with everything About King Palm and Camas. King Palm doesn't have thorns and Camas 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 Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of King Palm and Camas
Season and care of King Palm and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Camas Physical Information
King Palm and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of King Palm and Camas are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of King Palm and Camas
Care of King Palm and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.