Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Lavender
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Areceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Lavender and King Palm
Season and care of Lavender and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and King Palm Physical Information
Lavender and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and King Palm are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lavender and King Palm
Care of Lavender and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.