Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Palm or Cycad
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Biodiesel, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Spindle Palm
In Hindi
pinkroot
Spindle Palm
In German
Spigelia
Spindelpalme
In French
Spigelia
Palmiste marron
In Spanish
Spigelia
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Greek
Spigelia
Spindle Palm
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Spindle Palm
In Polish
Spigelia
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Latin
Spigelia
Spindle Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Arecales
Family
Loganiceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Spindle Palm
Season and care of Pinkroot and Spindle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Spindle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Spindle Palm Physical Information
Pinkroot and Spindle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Spindle Palm are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
- Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pinkroot and Spindle Palm
Care of Pinkroot and Spindle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spindle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.