Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

This plant tolerates the cold better than Archontophoenix alexandrae but otherwise resemles it closely. These palms can be situated in full sun but must be watered adequately.

They can also flourish in the shade - in fact they like water more than most palms, with some even thriving in swampy conditions.  They originate from the rainforest of Australia and there  they can often be seen growing next to and even in creek beds. It makes a good house- or conservatory plant if the light is good.


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