Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Wisteria
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Wisteria
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
Wisteria
सुई ताड़
In German
Glyzinien
Nadel -Palme
In French
Glycines
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Glicinas
palmera aguja
In Greek
γλυκίνη
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Glicínias
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Wisteria
Igła palma
In Latin
Wisteria
acus palma
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Wisteria
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Millettieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and Needle Palm
Season and care of Wisteria and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Needle Palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Needle Palm Physical Information
Wisteria and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Needle Palm are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Needle Palm
Care of Wisteria and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wisteria 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.