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Kentia Palm

Howea forsteriana

  • Grows indoors
Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana)

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Bloom colours

cream

What actually matters with this one

The Victorian drawing-room palm, and still the best. Slow, expensive, and it tolerates neglect for years.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 10-11
Height
2-10 m
Flowers
Summer
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.