Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

King Palm

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Fast-growing palm with a slender trunk and pinnate leaves. Native to Australia, thriving in warm, humid conditions. Popular indoor specimen requiring bright light and moisture.
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Plant Details

Common Name King Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Archontophoenix
Species Cunninghamiana
Origin Australia
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; produces creamy white flowers in spring/summer outdoors.
Leaf Color Dark green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix, peat moss with perlite or coarse sand.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce in winter. High humidity essential.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun. Protect from harsh afternoon scorch indoors.

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Fertilization

Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer. Stop in winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds at the base. Do not cut green leaves.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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