Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
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
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
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
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Sunflower
In Hindi
Palm
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Palme
Sonnenblume
In French
Paume
Tournesol
In Greek
Παλάμη
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Palma
Girassol
In Polish
Palma
słonecznik
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Areceae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of King Palm and Sunflower
Season and care of King Palm and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
King Palm and Sunflower Physical Information
King Palm and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Sunflower are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of King Palm and Sunflower
Care of King Palm and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.