King Palm in Oversized Pot: Outdoor Plant, Not Houseplant

King palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) in 10-gal pot after 1-gal is an outdoor tree, not a houseplant. It will reach 25 feet. Pale leaves and brown undergrowth indicate wrong soil, possible iron deficiency, and natural shedding.

Correct Care

• Soil: ⅓ potting soil, ⅓ perlite, ⅓ sand.
• Pot: 3–4 drain holes, no saucer, on ground.
• Water: Daily or twice daily in heat; never standing water.
• Fertilizer: Acidic fertilizer + iron supplement.
• Sun: Full sun all day.

Undergrowth browning is normal as trunk forms. This is a landscape palm, not a container houseplant long-term.