Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Howeia

Species:

Howeia belmoreana

USDA Symbol:

HOBE2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

700 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Lord Howe Island, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; may be slow and erratic. Bottom heat (75-85°F) improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI