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Kentia palm

The species is considered vulnerable by the World Conservation Union. It is cultivated on Lord Howe Island by collecting wild seeds and germinating them for export worldwide as an ornamental garden or house plant. The trade in the seeds and seedlings is tightly regulated.

has been growing Kentia Palms at its greenhouse facilities since 1996. People have been known to have said "Hey, no one can grow Kentia Palms in that cold climate", but that is exactly what we do. Our Kentias are grown in heated greenhouses exactly the same way the Europeans grow their Kentias, and we produce the same excellent quality Kentia that has adorned the finest hotels and establishments since Victorian times. More

Kentia palms can easily be propagated through seeds. To learn steps of seed germination see: Kentia palm propagation. Native Range - As mentioned above, the Kentia palms are native to Lord Howe island. Read more about this place at: Lord Howe island. More

has become one of the major producer of Kentia Palm products for the world foliage market More