Howea forsteriana
Kentia Palm, Sentry Palm, Palm Court Palm, Thatch Palm
£114.95
Known commonly as the Kentia palm, thatch palm or the palm court palm, they have graced hallways, hotel lobbies and ‘Palm Court’ tea rooms with their gorgeous drooping fronds since Victorian times.
Howea forsteriana provides lush upright growth with minimal care requirements, making it one of our most frequently recommended indoor palms.
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Plant Biography
Endemic to Lord Howe Island in Australia, they were identified by Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari and became popular in the 1870s when seed exports started. Queen Victoria even had them cultivated in all of her homes and, after her death, placed around her coffin while she lay in state.
They have remained one of the most popular palms to keep indoors in the UK, providing a lush tropical appearance whilst being incredibly tough and easy to look after.
Kentia Palms are a perfect first choice for anyone looking to start an indoor palm collection.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
The mass popularity of Howea forstersiana during the Victorian era was in part due to how well they thrive in low light, low humidity and, importantly for the Victorians, in areas with poor air quality!
When buying a Kentia from us, you’re actually getting several Kentia plants in one pot. It’s often assumed that they’re multi-stemmed plants like Rhapis excelsa, but in their natural habitat Kentia Palms actually grow only a solitary trunk.
Choosing the right pot for your plant
Not sure what pot size to choose for your indoor plant?
We’ve put together a few tips and tricks on how to choose the correct decorative pot.
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Excellent service, super quick delivery & well packaged – all 3 Kentia Palms look stunning. Thank you…!!!
Cheryl –
Superb quality, well packaged. Plants arrived in top condition. They are fabulous!
Anne Corstorphine –
Prompt delivery. Well packaged. Soil was lovely and moist. The plant was very healthy and exactly as it is in the picture. It looks lovely in my conservatory. Will definitely use it again.
Judith –
Howea forsteriana Kentia Palm This magnificent thatch palm arrived in perfect condition. It had been so well wrapped and cared for that it came out of the wrapping without losing a leaf or any soil! It is a real bargain! I ordered HFO-10 which was on sale for £59.95. I only wish I had a bigger room so that I could order another one! I will definitely be buying from the Palm Centre again and would recommend them to anyone wanting a perfect palm!
Chris Whitehead –