Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) – PB28

Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) – PB28

Bring timeless elegance to your home or garden with the Kentia Palm, one of the most graceful and forgiving palms you can grow. Native to Lord Howe Island, this classic beauty has been a favourite since Victorian times, prized for its arching, deep green fronds and relaxed tropical feel.

Supplied in a generous PB28 grade, this is a well-established specimen that makes an instant statement. It's ideal as a feature plant in living rooms, offices, entranceways, and covered patios, or planted out in a sheltered, frost-free spot in the garden.

Why you'll love it:
The Kentia is famously tolerant of lower light, making it one of the best palms for indoor use. It's slow-growing and tidy, holding its shape for years without outgrowing its space. It also handles dry indoor air and the occasional missed watering better than most palms, and it's a beautiful choice for creating a lush, resort-style look.

Care guide:

• Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal, but it copes well with lower light. Outdoors, choose a shaded or semi-shaded position and avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the fronds.
• Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the top few centimetres of mix to dry out before watering again. Don't let it sit in water.
• Feeding: Apply a slow-release fertiliser or liquid palm food during spring and summer.
• Climate: Best in frost-free conditions. Protect young plants from frost and cold winds.
• Maintenance: Remove old, browning fronds at the base, and wipe leaves occasionally to keep them glossy and dust-free.

Plant details:

• Botanical name: Howea forsteriana
• Common names: Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm, Sentry Palm
• Grade: PB28
• Position: Indoors, or outdoors in shade to part shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: Up to 3 m indoors, taller outdoors over many years

Please note: plants are natural products, so size and shape may vary slightly from the image shown.