Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
AMMI majus
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
taraw palm
बिशप निराना
In German
Taraw palme
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Taraw palm
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Taraw palma
biznaga
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Livistona
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serdang and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Serdang and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Serdang and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Serdang and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Serdang and Bishop's Weed
Care of Serdang and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.