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About Palm Tree and King Palm


About King Palm and Palm Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Palm or Cycad   
Palm or Cycad   

Origin
Australia   
Australia   

Types
Coconut and Dates   
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
6   
99+

Habitat
tropical environments   
Clay soil areas, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
Not available   
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
450.00 cm   
99+
152.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Purple, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red   
Red, Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Brown   
Light Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Light Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
feather-shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Light, Loose, Moist   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
All year   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Wet Site, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season   
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds   
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds   

Fertilizers
Boron, EDTA iron, Maganese, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium   
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Bugs, Insects, Mice, Rats, Rodents   
Beetles, Mice, Moths   

Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis   
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics   
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss   
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks   
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks   

Other Uses
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax   
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
Tropical   
Feature Plant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX   
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana   

Common Name
Palm   
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm   

In Hindi
Palm   
Palm   

In German
Palme   
Palme   

In French
Paume   
Paume   

In Spanish
Palma   
Palma   

In Greek
Παλάμη   
Παλάμη   

In Portuguese
Palma   
Palma   

In Polish
Palma   
Palma   

In Latin
Vero   
Vero   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Arecales   
Arecales   

Family
Arecaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Archontophoenix   
Archontophoenix   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Areceae   
Areceae   

Subfamily
Arecoideae   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
2600   
8
6   
99+

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Properties of Palm Tree and King Palm

Wondering what are the properties of Palm Tree and King Palm? We provide you with everything About Palm Tree and King Palm. Palm Tree has thorns and King Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Palm Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Palm Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and King Palm has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. 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 Palm Tree and King Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Palm Tree and King Palm

Season and care of Palm Tree and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Tree and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palm Tree is Light, Loose, Moist and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Palm Tree is Acidic and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.

Palm Tree and King Palm Physical Information

Palm Tree and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Tree and King Palm are as follows:

Care of Palm Tree and King Palm

Care of Palm Tree and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Palm Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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