Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
Not Available
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Alexandra palm
In German
Tabebuia
Alexandra palm
In French
Tabebuia
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Tabebuia
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Tabebuia
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Tabebuia
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm
Care of Tabebuia and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.