Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Australia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
  
Bees
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
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
  
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
Palm
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Palme
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
Paume
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
Palma
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
Παλάμη
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
Palma
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
Palma
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
Vero
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Poales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Archontophoenix
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Areceae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Arecoideae
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of King Palm and Lemongrass
Season and care of King Palm and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
King Palm and Lemongrass Physical Information
King Palm and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Lemongrass are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of King Palm and Lemongrass
Care of King Palm and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.