Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
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- Howea forsteriana – kentia palm
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- Howea forsteriana – kentia palm
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- Howea forsteriana – kentia palm
Howea forsteriana, the Kentia palm, is a beautiful palm native to Lord Howe Island. It is valued as an indoor plant, as well as making a good garden specimen. It can tolerate low light conditions and lack of humidity. It can grow to 15 metres tall, but in a garden situation it is usually smaller, to around 5 metres.
Kentia palms like a well drained, fertile soil, and regular watering. Mulching will help to keep the soil moist as well as discouraging weeds.
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Howea forsteriana |
| Common Name: | Kentia Palm |
| Plant Type: | Small tree |
| Height: | 4 ~ 15 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 5 metres |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Indoor, Poolside, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading, Column-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Fast growing |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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