Howea forsteriana
Kentia Palm
Description
A familiar palm in northern New Zealand. Well suited to coastal conditions and considerably more tolerant to wind and salt than many other feather-leaved palms.
Origin
Lord Howe Island
Form and size
Solitary palm to 10m.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors with protection from wind. Looks best if grown in groups and in sheltered gullies. Water well in summer. Also suitable for indoor use tolerating low light.
Growth rate
MediumRate
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
Yes
Wind
Good tolerance
Sea winds
Good tolerance
Sun
Good tolerance
Dryness
Some tolerance
Frost
To -3°C
As an indoor plant
Probably the most graceful of indoor palms. Air purifying species.
Additional Comments
Limited quantities
Sizes and Prices
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