Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Australia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Alexandra palm
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Alexandra palm
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm
Care of Windmill Palm and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Windmill Palm 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.
