A very popular palm from Australia. Palm with arching flat leaves. Fast growing. Used as indoor plant when young. Resistant up to -3 ºC.
Palm with grasss green, feather shaped leaves with silver undersides and slender crown shafts. The small bright red fruits are produced in large quantities. The King- or Alexander palm will grow in a wide range of climates from tropical to cool temperate, and does excellently as an indoor palm given bright light.
Running water at room temperature 4 days. Sowing (20ºC/30ºC).
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Tropical |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 30-60 |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Indoor Plant, Singular, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 2 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
Watering | Regular |