Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
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 Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Palm
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Palme
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Paume
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Palma
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Παλάμη
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Palma
Daphne planta
In Polish
Palma
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Vero
Daphne plant
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Daphne
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Properties of King Palm and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of King Palm and Daphne? We provide you with everything About King Palm and Daphne. King Palm doesn't have thorns and Daphne 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 Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of King Palm and Daphne
Season and care of King Palm and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
King Palm and Daphne Physical Information
King Palm and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Daphne are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of King Palm and Daphne
Care of King Palm and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.