Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Not Available
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
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In German
Palme
david ward
In French
Paume
david ward
In Spanish
Palma
david ward
In Greek
Παλάμη
david ward
In Portuguese
Palma
david ward
In Polish
Palma
david ward
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and David Ward
Season and care of King Palm and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and David Ward Physical Information
King Palm and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of King Palm and David Ward are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of King Palm and David Ward
Care of King Palm and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.