Mazhar Botanic Garden

Howea fosteriana Becc.

Thatch palm

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001244
Common name: Thatch palm
English name: Kentia palm
Arabic name: كنتيا
Native: Lord Howe Island
Country: Australia New south wales
(PGR): Very rare

Slow growing, single -stemmed grow up to 15-20 m tall trunk smooth, green (Greyer with age) leaves grow to 3 m long, with dark green leaflets that droop graceful flowers creamy brown, inflorescences pendule spike fruit drupe oval-shaped, green to a dull, bright reddish-brown when ripe, seeds large 20-40 mm long

A popular, air- purifying indoor houseplant. indoor decoration. Air purification. Landscaping.

Kentia fosteriana FMuell

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Texture: Heavy clay Lime rich soils Loam Mostly sand
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9b : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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