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Intermediate
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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10m
max. height |
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20-40 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Howea forsteriana
Other names: Kentia palm, Thatch palm
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Genus: Howea
Species: H. forsteriana - H. forsteriana is a slow growing, upright, evergreen palm with arching, dark green leaves. It is mostly used as an indoor plant.
Howea forsteriana is: Evergreen
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Green, Cream in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Stem: Green-brown, Brown in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn
Habit: Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Howea forsteriana (Kentia palm) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 20-40 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow under glass in loam-free compost in filtered, bright sunlight. Water sparingly during winter.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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