Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
no allergic reactions
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Palm
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Palme
italienisches Raigras
In French
Paume
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Palma
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Παλάμη
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Palma
azevém
In Polish
Palma
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Vero
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Lolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of King Palm and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of King Palm and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
King Palm and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of King Palm and Italian Ryegrass
Care of King Palm and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.