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How to Grow and Care for Howea

Howea is a relatively easy plant to care for, ideal for beginners. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Special care points include ensuring a humid environment and avoiding sudden temperature changes, which can stress the plant. With these simple care measures, howea remains a resilient and attractive addition to any indoor space.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Howea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Howea

Kentia palm

Originally from Lord Howe Island in Australia, the Howea forsteriana is a slow-growing palm that is popular as a houseplant. Also known as the kentia palm, it was regarded as the quintessential "parlor palm" in the 19th century, because it can thrive indoors even with low light and low humidity.

Curly palm

Curly palm (Howea belmoreana) is a slow-growing palm tree that will grow to 3 m tall in a container or garden and up to 11 m tall in the wild. Best when grown in a humid climate it has difficulty living indoors. This evergreen tropical tree has arching fronds with individual leaves that curl under. It blooms from fall to winter with cream-colored flowers.

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