Common name:
Alexander palm, Alexandra palm, King Alexander palm, King palm, Northern bangalow palm
Origin: littoral rainforest of Australia
Foliage: pinnate
Stem: tall and slender with expanded base
Exposure: partial shade, bigger subjects can be held in full sun if watered enough
Growth rate: fast
Height: 25 meter / 82 feet
Hardiness: -1°C / 30,2°F
Culture: Fresh seeds germinate within 4 to 12 weeks at a temperature between 25-35° C (77-95°F). This beautiful fast growing palm needs more water than an average palm. In addition, it asks for a high air humidity as it grows originally in the rainforest. This is not a hardy palm, he must definitely be placed indoors during wintertime. The foliage must be humidified frequently.
Use: Very popular palm tree in Australia where it is spread widely. Here, the Archontontophoenix is rarely found. The seeds however are often sold. Seedlings or a slightly larger subject is rather rare. Sometimes larger subjects are sold in the garden center as ‘eyecatcher’ but they aren’t cheap; >€ 200, -. However, it is a beautiful addition to an exotic garden.