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Howea forsteriana

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Kentia Palm, Sentry Palm, Thatch Palm

The Kentia Palm is one of the most beautiful, popular and suitable palms for growing indoors

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The Kentia Palm is one of the most beautiful,popular and suitable palms for growing indoors. Almost unsurpassed for its tolerance of shady conditions, dry air and general neglect

Howea forsteriana has graced hallways, hotel lobbies and 'Palm Court' tea rooms since Victorian times. Where climate allows it makes a perfect street tree outside where adult plants glory in full sun.

Although often seen as multi-stemmed potted specimens Kentia Palms are solitary trunked in its natural habitat - but it is hard to resist the lush effect of three or more small plants together!

Howea forsteriana Identification Sheet

Origin: Lord Howe Island
Genus: Howea
Species / Cultivar: forsteriana
Common name(s): Kentia Palm, Sentry Palm, Thatch Palm
Situation: Bright light to shade, moist, well-drained soil
Soil: moist, well-drained soil
Eventual height: 3m indoors, unlikely to outgrow its space
Eventual spread: 2m
Hardiness: Best kept above 5C
Skill level: Easy

Frequently asked questions about houseplants

How often should I water my house plants?

Watering houseplants is always a tricky business. Some love to have their soil moist at all times, others like to be on the drier side. Also, every home is different and winters are not the same as summers.

Conditions differ throughout the year, all over the country and plants have different preferences.

Make sure you read the care instructions that come with the plant and adjust that according to your home.

How often should I feed my house plants?

With some house plants, you can feed them according to the label on the feed. It may look like it's not enough and you could be tempted to add more than the recommended dose, but do remember that the correct dosages will prevent the roots from getting burned from too much concentration.

As a rule of thumb, once a month, a mild solution of a balanced organic fertiliser is ideal to be applied in the growing season.

WARRANTIES

We can guarantee that the plants leave our nursery disease free, but weather and local conditions might affect their survival. Make sure you always make an informed purchasing decision.

The plants that leave our nursery are in the best condition, free of disease. Kept in adequate conditions (positioning and care), the plants are guaranteed for 3 months if they are planted in the ground or one year if they are kept in their original pots. Return policy applies only to plants that are in their original pots.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Due to the nature of the consignments, the courier's drivers are not insured to carry goods through your property. The standard delivery location is the border of your property or the entrance of a communal space. If other arrangements need to be made, please get in touch with us as soon as the order is placed. Vouchers and small boxes can be posted through the letterbox, provided there is unrestricted access to it.

Please make sure you leave delivery instructions, at checkout, in case you won't be at home when the courier delivers.

UK WIDE DELIVERY

NO CONTACT DELIVERY

2-4 WORKING DAYS DISPATCH

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GENERAL CARE

Palm trees are one of the most popular choices for indoor plants to grow. They provide the majestic beauty of a tropical garden and the ease of care. The less mature palms can be used as a desk plant for a small office and even in bathrooms of some homes.

An inevitable problem encountered by growing palms indoors is the amount of dust that builds up on the leaves over time.

WATERING

The soil in the pots should be kept moist and never be allowed to dry out. During the summer months you will be watering as much as twice per week to maintain moisture levels, whereas in winter you should water sparingly.

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