Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm
The Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) can grow up to 15 meters high. Depending on the region, it is used as a garden or house plant.
The pictures were taken in the Botanical Garden of Málaga. They show young palms with a height of about three meters.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 15 meters, tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Australia (Lord-Howe Island) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)
Botany
Name: Howea forsteriana
Family: Arecaceae
Categories: Indoor Plants | Palms | Shrubs & Trees |
