Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Lavender
In Portuguese
Palma
Lavanda
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of King Palm and Lavender
Season and care of King Palm and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Lavender Physical Information
King Palm and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Lavender are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of King Palm and Lavender
Care of King Palm and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.