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    • Photo of Howea forsteriana foliage by Peter Richardson

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    Howea forsteriana

    Also Known As

    • Hotel Palm
    • Kentia Palm
    • Paradise Palm
    • Parlor Palm
    • Sentry Palm
    • Thatch Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 20'-60'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Howea forsteriana plant details

    Howea forsteriana is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Howea forsteriana

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Howea forsteriana

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Howea forsteriana plant

    How to Grow Howea forsteriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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