Botanical Name: Common Names:
Archontophoenix alexandrae Syn Ptychosperma alexandrae, Alexander Palm, King Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Open Canopy, Upright Narrow
Description:
Slender, smooth grey trunked palm with long, divided fronds up to 2m long. The trunk is approx 25cm diameter and base is slightly swollen. A popular addition to a tropical themed landscape, looks great as a specimen or group planted. Young plants can be kept indoors in a well lit area for short periods.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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