Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Canary Islands
Australia
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
Alexandra palm
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Alexandra palm
In French
dattier des Canaries
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.