(1/1) Alexandra palms, Archontophoenix alexandrae, dominate the forest in the flood zone beside Freshwater Creek, Cairns, Queensland By Steve Fitzgerald [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)
Palm - Alexander
Archontophoenix alexandreA tall slender palm with a distinctive swollen base. The white underside of the fronds separates it from the similar A. cunninghamii. Needs protection from both frost and full sun.
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Specifications of Palm - Alexander
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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