Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
अजवाइन
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Ajowan
In French
dattier des Canaries
Ajowan
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
aipo
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
seler
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
semina Carom
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.