Kentia Palm. A beautiful foliage plant with slender stems and lustrous deep green arching pinnate leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Howea forsteriana
A beautiful foliage plant with slender stems and lustrous deep green arching pinnate leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Howea |
|---|---|
| Species | forsteriana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Kentia Palm |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Spread | 1.6m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
| Propagation | Seed |
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