Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
China, Japan
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
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
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
taraw palm
Bluebeard
In German
Taraw palme
Blaubart
In French
Taraw palm
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Barba Azul
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Barba Azul
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Sinobrody
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Livistona
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serdang and Bluebeard
Season and care of Serdang and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Serdang and Bluebeard Physical Information
Serdang and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Bluebeard are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Serdang and Bluebeard
Care of Serdang and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.