Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Feather Reed Grass
In German
Palme
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Paume
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Palma
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Παλάμη
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Palma
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Palma
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Vero
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of King Palm and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of King Palm and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
King Palm and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of King Palm and Feather Reed Grass
Care of King Palm and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.