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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Received my palm in perfect condition, – wrapped very well. Ordered a tall one and it is very healthy and green, hopefully I will be able to maintain it! Absolutely recommend this company without hesitation.
Chetana Puaar (verified owner) –
The Kentia palm was a gift and it made a great impact, “She’s a beauty” was how it was described! It was promptly delivered and good value for money. I think it would be helpful to make it clearer that it will be in a plain plastic pot – and not as illustrated. That aside I would have no hesitation to come back to the Palm Centre for any future orders.
The Palm Centre replies: Thank you for your feedback Jim! We will look into the remark that you made regarding the plastic pot and we’ll update our website accordingly.
Jim (verified owner) –
The ordering process was easy, the delivery was prompt, very well packed and the palm tree was in excellent condition. Would highly recommend this company.
Colin (verified owner) –
“I got the wrong size plant, a size smaller than the one I ordered, please rectify this matter at the earliest!”
Apologies for that. I believe Ben has resolved this and you have now received the correct plant – Josh, Palm Centre
Eshan Morjaria –