Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Nut, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOTA urens
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In German
Toddy Palm
Nadel -Palme
In French
toddy palm
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Caryota urens
palmera aguja
In Greek
toddy παλάμη
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
palmeira toddy
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Kariota parząca
Igła palma
In Latin
ddy palmarum
acus palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Caryota
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Caryoteae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toddy Palm and Needle Palm
Season and care of Toddy Palm and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Toddy Palm and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toddy Palm is Loam and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Toddy Palm and Needle Palm Physical Information
Toddy Palm and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Toddy Palm and Needle Palm are as follows:
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toddy Palm and Needle Palm
Care of Toddy Palm and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toddy Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.