Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
ditches, Lake margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Beetles
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
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
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
extracted oil, Flowers
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
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Columbus Hops
In Hindi
Palm
साधारण राज़क
In German
Palme
Echter Hopfen
In Spanish
Palma
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
Παλάμη
Columbus Hops
In Portuguese
Palma
Lúpulo
In Polish
Palma
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
Vero
Columbus Hops
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Humulus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and Columbus Hops
Season and care of King Palm and Columbus Hops is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Columbus Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
King Palm and Columbus Hops Physical Information
King Palm and Columbus Hops physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of King Palm and Columbus Hops are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Care of King Palm and Columbus Hops
Care of King Palm and Columbus Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.