Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Australia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Syringa
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Lilac
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
बकाइन
Alexandra palm
In German
Flieder
Alexandra palm
In French
lilas
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
lila
Alexandra palma
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
lilás
Alexandra palma
In Polish
liliowy
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
lilac
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Syringa
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Lilacs and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Alexandra Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Lilacs and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Lilacs and Alexandra Palm
Care of Lilacs and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.