Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires a lot of watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
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
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaves, Nut, Root
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
Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
CARYOTA urens
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
In German
Palme
Toddy Palm
In French
Paume
toddy palm
In Spanish
Palma
Caryota urens
In Greek
Παλάμη
toddy παλάμη
In Portuguese
Palma
palmeira toddy
In Polish
Palma
Kariota parząca
In Latin
Vero
ddy palmarum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Caryota
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Coryphoideae
Properties of King Palm and Toddy Palm
Wondering what are the properties of King Palm and Toddy Palm? We provide you with everything About King Palm and Toddy Palm. King Palm doesn't have thorns and Toddy Palm doesn't have thorns. Also King Palm does not have fragrant flowers. King Palm has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose and sneezing and Toddy Palm has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of King Palm and Toddy Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of King Palm and Toddy Palm
Season and care of King Palm and Toddy Palm is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Toddy Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Toddy Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
King Palm and Toddy Palm Physical Information
King Palm and Toddy Palm physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Toddy Palm are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
- Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Care of King Palm and Toddy Palm
Care of King Palm and Toddy Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Toddy Palm pruning is done 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 Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
