Also known as the thatch palm, they are the pinnacle of all palms - glossy green leaves that work in any space.
Hailing from Lord Howe Island near Australia, these palms are still propagated from seeds on the island itself, and the seedlings are exported around the world, supporting the only nursery on the island and the small local economy.
The palms are very slow growing, tolerant of most light conditions and needs watering just every so often.
Best space & place
Medium to bright but indirect light. Full sun will scorch the leaves. Keep indoors all year.
When to water & feed
Once a week should be ample. A good mist between waterings is a good way to keep the Howea happy. Water sparingly in winter.
Need to know
Slow growing, so buy the size you are after as it could take years to achieve much growth.
Size Guide
| Height: 90cm |
Width: 50cm Potsize: 19/17cm Decorative Pot Size Required: 20cm+ Opening / 18cm+ Height |
| Height: 140cm | Width: 60cm
Potsize: 24/22cm
Decorative Pot Size Required: 26cm+ Opening / 23cm+ Height
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| Height: 180cm |
Width: 70cm |
For no fuss or mess you can put the plant in the growing pot it arrives in straight inside a decorative one. This also allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.
For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot.
Here are recommended sizes -
| Size | Diameter / Height | Minimum Decorative Pot Opening Required |
|
2 Litre
|
⌀17cm H13cm |
19cm |
|
4 Litre |
⌀20cm H16.5cm |
22cm |
|
7 Litre |
⌀25cm H20cm |
27cm |
|
10 Litre |
⌀28cm H22.5cm |
30cm |
|
15 Litre |
⌀33cm H30cm |
35cm |
|
20 Litre |
⌀35.5cm H32.5cm |
38cm |
For a seamless finish where the plant is potted into the decorative pot, liners are available to prevent water leaking and the pot from damage.
We also offer a potting service.
Our library of plant care guides with useful information can be viewed here.
