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Other common names sentry palm flat palm
Forster sentry palm kentia palm paradise palm thatch-leaf palm
Synonyms Kentia forsteriana
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. forsteriana is a single-stemmed evergreen palm to 2m in height, with dark green leaves to 1.5m in length, pinnately divided into several narrow segments. Flowers seldom produced under glass
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
H1A
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 8-12 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow under glass in a loam-based compost with equal parts added of composted bark and leaf mould, in bright light but with protection from the sun. Water moderately and provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at not less than 19?C
Suggested planting locations and garden types Architectural Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Can get glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects under glass
Diseases Generally disease free
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