Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Palmetto weevil
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
English Lavender
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Englisch Lavendel
In French
dattier des Canaries
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
English Lavender
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Arecaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phoeniceae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.