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Don’s Expert Answers: Looking for a palm to grow not taller than 4-5 meters (something like Bangalow palm)

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Question From:
Indraj Sinha in Kellyville , Sydney New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Looking for a palm to grow not taller than 4-5 meters (something like Bangalow palm)

Type of Plant (if known):
Some Palm similar to Bangalow or Kentia

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
NA

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Garden Mix

How often do you water the plant:
3 times a week

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6hrs+

How long since you planted it:
NA

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
NA

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
NA

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Other Comments:

Answer:
Hi Indraj, Either a Bangalow palm or a Kentia palm would only grow about 5m tall in the next 10-15 years or so,,,so why worry? They would be excellent.

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