Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia
Types
Not Available
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period
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
Clay, 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
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BUTIA capitata
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Pindo Palm, South American Jelly Palm
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palm
In German
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palm
In French
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Pindo Palm
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Pindo Palm
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Pindo Palm
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Butea
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm. Pindo Palm has thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pindo Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Pindo Palm has allergic reactions like Not Available and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pindo Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pindo Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pindo Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pindo Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Pindo Palm flower color: Yellow
Pindo Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm
Care of Pindo Palm and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pindo Palm 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 Pindo Palm 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.