Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Scratches
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Frostbite
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
सुई ताड़
Allamanda
In German
Nadel -Palme
Allamanda
In French
palmier aiguille
Allamanda
In Spanish
palmera aguja
Allamanda
In Greek
βελόνα φοίνικα
Allamanda
In Portuguese
palmeira agulha
Allamanda
In Polish
Igła palma
Allamanda
In Latin
acus palma
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Gentianales
Family
Arecaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Rhapidophyllum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Palm and Allamanda
Season and care of Needle Palm and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Palm and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Palm and Allamanda Physical Information
Needle Palm and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Palm and Allamanda are as follows:
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Needle Palm and Allamanda
Care of Needle Palm and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.