Howea Forsteriana Or Kentia Palm 8 L Pot
AU$85.00
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Product Details
Common name: Kentia Palm
Botanical name: Howea forsteriana
Description
Howea forsteriana, commonly known as the Kentia Palm, is one of the world’s most elegant and popular palms. Native to Lord Howe Island, Australia, it features graceful arching dark green fronds and a slender trunk, making it a timeless choice for both indoor and outdoor settings. In Perth, it thrives in sheltered gardens and is also an outstanding indoor plant due to its tolerance of lower light levels.
Features
- Height: 8–12 m outdoors (up to 15 m in ideal conditions); 2–3 m indoors
- Width: 2–3 m
- Growth habit: Slow-growing, single-trunk evergreen palm
- Foliage: Long, arching, glossy dark green fronds
- Flowers: Small cream flowers followed by reddish-brown fruits on mature outdoor plants
- Position: Bright indirect light indoors; part shade to filtered sun outdoors
- Drought tolerance: Moderate once established
- Frost tolerance: Light frost
- Coastal tolerance: Good in sheltered locations
Landscaping Importance
- Creates a sophisticated tropical look in gardens.
- Excellent feature tree for courtyards and poolside plantings.
- Perfect for patios, entrances and shaded outdoor areas.
- One of the best palms for growing indoors in homes and offices.
- Complements tropical, coastal and contemporary landscape designs.
- Low-maintenance and long-lived.
Growing and Care in Perth
- Plant in part shade or filtered sunlight outdoors. Young plants should be protected from harsh afternoon sun.
- Indoors, place in a bright position with indirect light.
- Grow in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
- Water regularly while establishing, then water deeply during extended dry periods.
- Feed with a quality palm fertiliser in spring and summer.
- Protect from strong drying winds and severe frost.
- Avoid waterlogged soil.
Pruning & Maintenance
- Remove only dead or completely brown fronds.
- Do not over-prune, as healthy fronds provide nutrients to the palm.
- Apply palm fertiliser once or twice a year to maintain lush growth.
- Watch for scale insects and spider mites, particularly on indoor plants.
Why Choose
Howea forsteriana
?
- Elegant, graceful tropical appearance
- One of the best indoor palms
- Slow-growing and low maintenance
- Tolerates lower light than many palms
- Suitable for Perth’s climate in sheltered positions
- Long-lived and highly adaptable
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Howea Forsteriana Or Kentia Palm 8 L Pot
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