How to tend a Archontophoenix alexandrae

Also known as: Jessenia glazioviana Dammer, Archontophoenix alexandrae var. schizanthera H.Wendl. & Drude, Archontophoenix beatriceae (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey, Ptychosperma alexandrae F.Muell., Ptychosperma beatriceae F.Muell., Ptychosperma drudei H.Wendl. ex Benth. & Hook.f., Saguaster drudei (H.Wendl. ex Benth. & Hook.f.) Kuntze, Archontophoenix alexandrae var. beatriceae (F.Muell.) C.T.White, Seaforthia alexandriae (F.Muell.) Schaedtler

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes light, grows in sunny places, avoid direct strong light at seedling stage

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Australia
Category
Palmae, Archontophoenix
Size
Diameter ≥ 25 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April, fruiting period April-July
Flower colors
yellow brown, fruit color brown
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