HOWEA FORSTERIANA THE KENTIA PALM

GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM – OR IN THE GARDEN

Howea forsteriana, the popular Kentia Palm, is native to Lord Howe Island. There it lives at lower elevations. At higher elevations up the mountains one sees Howea belmoreana and Hedyscepe. The Kentia does great here in So California. It is a single trunk species that is often grown as a “multiple” with several plants in the same pot. It does NOT sucker. Along the coast it takes full sun or part day sun. Far inland, filtered light is needed. Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Mature height in sun is usually about thirty feet in 30 years. Also important is that the Kentia Palm is a favorite house plant and do quite well inside the home. We’re putting our 15 gallon size on special but are limited in numbers. We may have some multiples available on this same special. Of note, this species is slow growing. The 15 gallon size are approximately 8 years old. Thus, this species costs more than other palms. No matter where you find them, they tend to be quite pricey.

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.