Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
imparipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
In Hindi
Song-of-India
Paurotis Palm
In German
Song-of-India
Paurotis Palm
In French
Song- of- Inde
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
Paurotis Palm
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Palmeira-paorotis
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Paurotis Palm
In Latin
Song of India :
Paurotis Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Acoelorrhaphe
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm
Season and care of Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm Physical Information
Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm
Care of Song-of-India and Paurotis Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.