1 silver tin of 5 Howea Forsteriana ’Kentia Palm' Seeds(care guide included)
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
~1 year |
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depth |
1/2"-1” |
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spacing |
1 seed per soil pod or planter |
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recommended planter |
soil pod, nursery planter or ziploc baggie with sphagnum moss or perlite |
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time to maturity |
2+ years |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method | moss-in-a-bag |
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temperature |
80F - 90F |
About the Plants:
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description |
small palm with lush leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
3' - 12' |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
sandy and acidic coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
thrips, scale, mealy bugs, spider mites, root rot, leaf spot |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Store these seeds in a cool, dry place if not planting right away. It is recommend to plant them right away, the longer they are stored, the lower the germination rates will be.
These are some of the most difficult seeds to germinate, so a good setup with a heat mat, greenhouse and grow lights is recommended to maintain the proper humidity and temperature.