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Other common names Belmore sentry palm curly palm
Synonyms Kentia belmoreana
Family Arecaceae
Genus Howea are evergreen palms with solitary stems bearing large, long-stalked, pinnate leaves composed of linear segments; with small star-shaped flowers borne in pendulous axillary clusters of spikes, followed by small oval fruits
Details H. belmoreana is a medium-sized palm with ringed trunk and arching pinnate leaves to 2m long with slender pinnae; pendant pale brown male flowers and green female flowers appear in summer
Plant range Lord Howe Is., Australia
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1B
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHNeutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost such as John Innes Number 2 with equal parts pulverised bark and leaf mould, in full light. Provide moderate humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser. Water sparingly in winter and top dress or pot on in spring. Repotting will not need to be done often, as it is a slow growing plant
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 26?C (76?F) as soon as it is ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types Architectural Coastal
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Prone to scale and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases Generally trouble free
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