Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lupinus
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
सुई ताड़
In German
lupine
Nadel -Palme
In French
usine de lupin
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
planta de lupino
palmera aguja
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
palmeira agulha
In Polish
łubin roślin
Igła palma
In Latin
Plinio herba
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Lupinus
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lupine and Needle Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Needle Palm? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Needle Palm. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Needle Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Needle Palm has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. 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 Lupine and Needle Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Needle Palm
Season and care of Lupine and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Needle Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Needle Palm Physical Information
Lupine and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Needle Palm are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lupine and Needle Palm
Care of Lupine and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.