Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Also known as
Alexandra Palm, Alexandra Palm, Alexander Palm, King Alexander Palm and Northern Bangalow Palm
Taxonomy
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Archontophoenix
Arecaceae
Arecales
How to care for Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Water
How often to water your Archontophoenix Alexandrae
every 9
Archontophoenix Alexandrae needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Alexandra Palm in your home
a window
Archontophoenix Alexandrae may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Archontophoenix Alexandrae after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
