Alex Palm

Alex Palm Care

Archontophoenix Alexandrae

What is the plant

The king palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) is a tropical palm native to Queensland, Australia. The king palm can be found in subtropical and tropical regions of the world, including the extreme southern part of the United States. King palms, like other palm trees, require some supplemental care to keep them looking their best. When properly maintained, they can create a striking effect. It is fairly easy to care for a king palm with a few key care practices.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your palm sufficiently throughout the year.
Pruning
Prune off the dead fronds of your King palm with pruning shears. Cut the fronds off an inch or two away from the trunk to prevent trunk damage.
Fertilizer
Fertilize your king palm tree with a palm fertilizer. Palm fertilizers contain micronutrients like manganese, magnesium, potassium, iron sulfate and copper sulfate, which are vital to a palm tree's survival.

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Sunlight
bright filtered
Soil
a mixture of different components has proved its worth, for example - compost - earth - Broken clay break or lava granulate - and gravel.
Temperature
Temperature in rest period – min 10C max 24C Temperature in active growth period – min 16C max 24C