howea
forsteriana
forsteriana
Care level
Medium
This elegant palm features gracefully arching fronds that sweep outward from a smooth, gray trunk, creating a classic umbrella-like silhouette that's become the gold standard for indoor palms. Unlike its close relatives, it's remarkably adaptable to indoor conditions and can thrive for decades in the same spot, slowly growing into a stunning architectural statement.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach over 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The howea forsteriana can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.