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Purple King Palm Tree

Also known as

Purple King Palm and Mount Lewis King Palm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Archontophoenix purpurea

Genus

Archontophoenix

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

How to care for Purple King Palm Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple King Palm Tree

Purple King Palm Tree 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple King Palm Tree in your home

Purple King Palm Tree can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple King Palm Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple King Palm Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Purple King Palm Tree: repot after 2X growth

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 Purple King Palm Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Purple King Palm Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Purple King Palm Tree Water Frequency →

Purple King Palm Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple King Palm Tree can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Purple King Palm Tree Light Requirements →

Purple King Palm Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple King Palm Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Purple King Palm Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Purple King Palm Tree Temperature Tolerance →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Purple King Palm Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.