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Howea forsteriana
Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Howea forsteriana originates from Lord Howe Island where it is widely distributed. It grow there along the coast line and also up on the mountain slopes.
Culture:
Kentia Palms prefer a lightly shaded position, with moist, well draining soil, in warm-temperate and sub-tropical areas. They will take full sun as an adult, but they usually look a bit untidy compared to those in a more sheltered location.
Kentia Palms make an exceptional choice for indoor decorations.
Description:
The Kentia Palm is a very gracefull, solitary, medium sized palm which originates from Lord Howe Island. It grows to about 10m tall and has beautifully drooping, dark green leaflets, and an attractive brown hessian-like thatch around the leaf bases.
Climate Zones:
Kentias grow well in sub-tropical and temperate areas but not as good in the tropics.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know and we will quote you for the plants and freight.
= $8.50
140 mm pot
