Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Lobelia
In Portuguese
Palma
Lobélia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Arecaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of King Palm and Lobelia
Season and care of King Palm and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
King Palm and Lobelia Physical Information
King Palm and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Lobelia are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of King Palm and Lobelia
Care of King Palm and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.