Archontophoenix cunninghamiana – Seaforthia Palm – 40 Litre

Product Description

The Seaforthia Palm is an elegant evergreen palm with a slender trunk and a graceful crown of long, arching, feather-like green fronds. Its lush tropical appearance makes it an excellent choice for adding height, movement and architectural structure to landscaped gardens.

This attractive palm works particularly well as a feature plant or in groups, creating a beautiful tropical effect around swimming pools, entrances, driveways and larger garden beds. Its naturally upright growth habit makes it especially useful where vertical interest and a lush green backdrop are desired.

Common Names

• Seaforthia Palm
• King Palm
• Bangalow Palm
• Bungalow Palm
• Piccabeen Palm
• Illawarra Palm
• Elegant Palm

Correct Botanical Name

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Product Details

• Pot Size: 40 Litres
• Plant Type: Evergreen palm
• Growth Habit: Upright, single-trunked
• Foliage: Long, arching, pinnate green fronds
• Origin: Eastern Australia
• Mature Height: Can reach approximately 15 m or more under suitable conditions

Benefits

• 🌴 Elegant tropical appearance
• 🌿 Evergreen foliage
• 🌱 Excellent feature palm
• 🌴 Adds height and structure to landscapes
• 🏡 Excellent for entrances and poolside areas
• 🌿 Attractive when planted in groups
• 🌳 Creates a lush green backdrop
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

Recommended:

• Good-quality loamy garden soil
• Well-decomposed compost incorporated into the planting area
• Organic matter to improve soil structure and moisture retention
• Good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions

For containers, use a quality palm growing medium enriched with mature compost while maintaining good drainage and aeration.

Recommended Fertiliser

Use a palm-specific slow-release fertiliser containing essential macro- and micronutrients.

Ideally, the fertiliser should contain:

• Nitrogen
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Other essential micronutrients

Apply according to the manufacturer's recommended rate during active growth. Mature compost can also be applied around the root zone as an organic soil conditioner.

Growing Conditions

• ☀️ Light: Partial shade to full sun once established
• 💧 Water: Regular and consistent watering
• 🌱 Soil: Fertile, moist and well drained
• 🌿 Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity
• 🌬️ Position: Sheltered from strong, drying winds
• 🌡️ Climate: Warm subtropical to tropical conditions