Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Western United States
Types
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Rabbits, Small mammals
Bees, Flies
Allergy
drowsiness, Scratches
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Ornamental use
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Frostbite
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
सुई ताड़
Hydrangea
In German
Nadel -Palme
Hortensie
In French
palmier aiguille
Hortensia
In Spanish
palmera aguja
Hortensia
In Greek
βελόνα φοίνικα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
palmeira agulha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Igła palma
Hortensja
In Latin
acus palma
Hibiscus
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of Needle Palm and Arrowleaf Balsamroot 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.