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Howea forsteriana - Kentia palm, Paradise palm

Palm - Howea forsteriana - Kentia palm, Paradise palm
 
 

Latin name :

Howea forsteriana

Family :

Arecaceae

Other names :

Howeia

Common name :

Kentia palm, Paradise palm

Common name (fr.) :

Palmier Kentia, Palmier du paradis

Description :

Categories :

Palm

Origin :

South Pacific

Climat :

Tropical

Temperature max. (C°) :

28

Temperature min. (C°) :

12

Zone :

11-10

Growth :

Slow

Light ideal :

Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)

Light tolered :

Diffuse light ( Less than 5,300 lux / 500 fc)

Watering :

Keep moist between watering & Must not dry between watering

Insects :

N/A

Disease :

N/A

Appeal :

Style

Color of leaf :

Dark green

Color of blooms :

Blooming season :

Perfume :

Avaibility :

Regular

Pot diameter (cm) :

43

Height at purchase (m) :

2.74

Width at purchase (m) :

2.44

Height potential (m) :

6.1

Width potential (m) :

6.1

Available sizes (Pot Ø) :

8in to 24in Ø / 20cm to 61cm Ø

Bearing :

Erect

Pruning :

Never

Style :

Use :

Potted plant & Primary

 

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