Archontophoenix tuckeri

Archontophoenix tuckeri
Peach Creek Palm

Native to rain and swamp forests at low and medium elevations on the Cape York Peninsula, this robust Archontophoenix is generally similar to A. alexandrae, but easily distinguished by the larger seeds. It forms a tall, smooth trunk which holds a long, pale green crownshaft and a dense crown of elegantly arching leaves. It is well suited to cultivation in tropical regions but, like A. alexandrae, it is adaptable and will also do well in most warm temperate zones. With a plentiful supply of water it will develop at breathtaking speed.

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Seeds from this species ...

... are very easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
This species is much slender than the other Archontophoenix species. Within the subtropics (outside of its tropical range) this species can tolerate temperatures down to 0 if protected within other vegetation. It is in form like a giant Ptychosperma elegans crossed with an A. alexandrae. The fruit are rather ellipsoid and germinate within three months during the summer months at least. Occurs north of Coen on Cape York Penninsula and is the most 'tropical' - northern species within the genus. Still rather uncommon within cultivation.
Submitted on 01/12/2006 by Kris Kupsch tropicalbotanics@hotmail.com

... are very easy to germinate and need up to 1 month to sprout.
These have been the easiest seeds to sprout. Soaked the seeds for two days then kept them bagged in moist pete. Left them in the oven with just the oven light on for warmth. Had 100% germination in four weeks.
Submitted on 20/11/2006 by Scott Powers powersinc@verizon.net


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