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Archontophoenix Purpurea, aka the Mount Lewis King
Palm, is a stunning relative of the more common King
Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana). It's natural
habitat is limited to the Mount Lewis area of northeast
Queensland, Australia, where it grows in montane
rainforests at up to 3900' above see level. The
attractively ringed trunk grows to 80' tall and up to 12"
in diameter with a gorgeous lavender/purple
crownshaft.
The slightly recurved pinnate fronds have a fairly flat
leaflet arrangement and grow to 13' in length. Leaflets
are anywhere from a bright mid green to dark green,
varying with light exposure and have a very silvery
underside. This species is easily distinguishable from
other King Palms by it's long, purple, slightly bulbous
crownshaft, which can be almost red immediately after
an old leaf base has fallen or been removed.
Although still fairly rare in cultivation compared with the
normal King Palm, it shows similar adaptability being
suitable for sub-tropical through cool temperate
climates. This adaptability combined with it's stunning
features, should help to improve it's popularity in
cultivation, although it is somewhat slower growing
than some of the other palms in the genus.
Archontophoenix purpurea looks best grown in partial
shade, but will handle full sun with an abundance of
water and can even sit happily in fairly wet conditions.
While it will handle pot culture, it's eventual size makes
it unsuitable for most interior settings, although its
relatively slow growth and ornamental features may be
enough for some people to use it in a large
greenhouse or conservatory during it's early years. It
some protection in most cool temperate areas. This
palm is certainly a great 'conversation piece' for that
protected corner.
The Purple King Palm is a great palm for Southern
California (SoCal) climates and for other similar
regions in the country.
Palm, is a stunning relative of the more common King
Palm (Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana). It's natural
habitat is limited to the Mount Lewis area of northeast
Queensland, Australia, where it grows in montane
rainforests at up to 3900' above see level. The
attractively ringed trunk grows to 80' tall and up to 12"
in diameter with a gorgeous lavender/purple
crownshaft.
The slightly recurved pinnate fronds have a fairly flat
leaflet arrangement and grow to 13' in length. Leaflets
are anywhere from a bright mid green to dark green,
varying with light exposure and have a very silvery
underside. This species is easily distinguishable from
other King Palms by it's long, purple, slightly bulbous
crownshaft, which can be almost red immediately after
an old leaf base has fallen or been removed.
Although still fairly rare in cultivation compared with the
normal King Palm, it shows similar adaptability being
suitable for sub-tropical through cool temperate
climates. This adaptability combined with it's stunning
features, should help to improve it's popularity in
cultivation, although it is somewhat slower growing
than some of the other palms in the genus.
Archontophoenix purpurea looks best grown in partial
shade, but will handle full sun with an abundance of
water and can even sit happily in fairly wet conditions.
While it will handle pot culture, it's eventual size makes
it unsuitable for most interior settings, although its
relatively slow growth and ornamental features may be
enough for some people to use it in a large
greenhouse or conservatory during it's early years. It
some protection in most cool temperate areas. This
palm is certainly a great 'conversation piece' for that
protected corner.
The Purple King Palm is a great palm for Southern
California (SoCal) climates and for other similar
regions in the country.
| Purple King Palm Sizes & Pricing *subject to change without notice. |
FACTS
Soil - rich, well drained soil.
Sun - prefers shade when
young and matures into
full sun slowly.
Water - ample water, moist
soil.
Cold - can take down to 26°.
Natural Habitat -
Mount Lewis, Queensland,
Australia.
Soil - rich, well drained soil.
Sun - prefers shade when
young and matures into
full sun slowly.
Water - ample water, moist
soil.
Cold - can take down to 26°.
Natural Habitat -
Mount Lewis, Queensland,
Australia.
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