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Archontophoenix purpurea

Also Known As

  • Mount Lewis King
  • Purple King Palm
  • Purple Piccabean Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 40'-80'
  • W: 8'-20'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Archontophoenix purpurea plant details

Archontophoenix purpurea is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Archontophoenix purpurea

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Archontophoenix purpurea

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Archontophoenix purpurea plant

How to Grow Archontophoenix purpurea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
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