Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Canary Islands
Southwestern United States, California
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
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Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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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
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Palmetto weevil
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Kracher penstemon
In French
dattier des Canaries
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Arecaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.