How to grow and care for Howea Forsteriana
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Howea Forsteriana, Sentry palm, Palm paradise
Howea Forsteriana 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Howea Forsteriana
How often should I water?
check Howea Forsteriana Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Howea Forsteriana need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Howea Forsteriana likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Howea Forsteriana at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
50~70%
100
Howea Forsteriana prefers humidity about 50~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Howea Forsteriana is a member of Arecaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Australia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Howea |
| Species | Howea Forsteriana |
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