Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Howeia

Species:

Howeia forsteriana

USDA Symbol:

HOFO

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

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 sheltered locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate erratically over several months; fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures (25-30°C).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI