Howea forsteriana (Kentia Palm)
£57.50
Howea forsteriana at Architectural Plants is the classic Parlour Palm of old. One of the easiest indoor palms, exotic, graceful and tolerant of shade.
Hardiness level Red
The classic Parlour Palm - ubiquitous in Victorian drawing rooms, tea rooms and concert halls along with Aspidistras, old lace and velvet. It's actually a large palm native to Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific. God knows how it ended up in Victorian drawing rooms but it did - presumably because it was found to be tolerant of low light, neglect, polluted air and cigarette butts.
Its elegance and tolerance have made it a favourite as an indoor plant. Also because it's fairly upright so doesn't get too much in the way.
You could give it a spell out doors in the shade (not in the sun - it will bleach the leaves) but indoors, water and feed from time to time and dust the leaves.
These are grown from seed. The tradition is to put several plants in the same pot which give the impression that this is a multistemmed plant - which it isn't.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Photos represent the plants at their different stages. Your plant may arrive with new/loose roots, having been recently pruned or cut to enhance it's growth.
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES HOWEA FORSTERIANA GROW?
A leaf emerges and grows to its full height in a season.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF HOWEA FORSTERIANA?
Grow in well drained soil in a shady spot away from draughts.
HOW TALL DOES HOWEA FORSTERIANA GROW?
From 50cm to 150cm, depending on conditions.
DOES HOWEA FORSTERIANA PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
Shade.
IS HOWEA FORSTERIANA AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Indoor.
IS HOWEA FORSTERIANA SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
No.
CAN HOWEA FORSTERIANA BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes.
