Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Australia
Types
Not Available
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
Königinblume
Palme
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Paume
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Palma
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Palma
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Palma
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and King Palm
Season and care of Pride of India and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of India and King Palm Physical Information
Pride of India and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and King Palm are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pride of India and King Palm
Care of Pride of India and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.