Howea

Family Arecaceae. Howeas are evergreen, hardy palms well suited for growing indoors. In the wild there are two species - Howea fosteriana and Howea belmoreana. These large palms will eventually reach the ceiling when grown indoors.

Howea belmoreana is a slender, tall palm, growing up to 10 m in height. The trunk is swollen at the base; the leaves are pinnate, arching, up to 4 m long. The petiole of each leaf is no more than 35–40 cm.

Howea fosteriana is a taller palm, reaching up to 12 m in height. The trunk is not swollen at the base; the leaves are pinnate, less arching but broader, up to 2.5 m long, and the leaf petioles are much longer — up to 1.5 m. When grown in a greenhouse it may flower and fruit.



Temperature: Moderate throughout the year — 14-18°C, preferably not higher. Winter minimum for Howea belmoreana is 16°C, for Howea fosteriana 10°C. If a Howea is grown at higher temperatures around 22°C, it should be misted as often as possible.

Light: Howea needs a bright place with protection from direct sunlight. However, do not place this palm in a shaded spot. In winter lighting should be very good.

Watering: Frequency depends on the temperature at which the plant is kept. In general, watering should be regular — abundant in spring and summer, and moderate in autumn and winter. The soil should not be excessively wet, otherwise it becomes sour, which is indicated by brown leaf tips. The soil should also not dry out completely.

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