Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits, 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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Nutmeg
In German
Palme
Muskatnuss
In French
Paume
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Palma
nuez moscada
In Greek
Παλάμη
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Palma
noz-moscada
In Polish
Palma
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Magnoliales
Genus
Archontophoenix
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of King Palm and Nutmeg
Season and care of King Palm and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
King Palm and Nutmeg Physical Information
King Palm and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Nutmeg are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of King Palm and Nutmeg
Care of King Palm and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.