Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm, Howea Forsteriana - Plant Drop
Kentia Palm, Howea Forsteriana - Plant Drop
Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm

Howea Forsteriana
Regular price£155.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)
Size Guide
Size Height Planter Opening Required Best For
Large 150–170cm 25cm+ 4–5 tufts – a balanced size for most living spaces
Tall 190–200cm 28cm+ 9–10 tufts – fuller plant for living rooms or corners
Statement 240–260cm 35cm+ 12–14 tufts – a striking focal point in large rooms

Plants are supplied in a nursery pot and are designed to sit inside a decorative planter (not included).

  • Delivered within 1–3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

L
Height (Including pot): 150-170cm
Tufts (Plants in pot): 4/5
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ⌀24cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 25cm+

XL
Height (Including pot): 190-200cm
Tufts (Plants in pot): 9/10
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ⌀27cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 28cm+

XXL
Height (Including pot): 240-260cm
Tufts (Plants in pot): 12/14
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ⌀34cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 35cm+

Ceiling Height

Ceiling Height Recommended Plant Height Typical Space
200–220 cm 150–170 cm Modern apartments / contemporary homes
240–270 cm 170–200 cm Victorian or Edwardian rooms
280–300 cm 220–240 cm Period properties / warehouse conversions
300 cm+ 250–270 cm Double-height or mezzanine spaces

 

How To Pair A Decorative Pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.

Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Most light conditions

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full Kentia care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery By Our Team

Small & large plants & pots | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | £25
White-glove placement | from £30

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £6
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £60
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Shade, Partial shade, and Bright Indirect Light

Watering

Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. These palms prefer slightly moist soil but don’t like to sit in water. Reduce watering in winter.

Temperature

Optimal temperature of 18-24°C. Minimum 10°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

A good mist between waterings is a good way to keep the Howea happy.

Howea Forsteriana

Kentia Palm

Hailing from Lord Howe Island near Australia, these palms are still propagated from seeds on the island itself, and the seedlings are exported around the world, supporting the only nursery on the island and the small local economy.

The palms are very slow growing, tolerant of most light conditions and needs watering just every so often.

Kentia Palm, Howea Forsteriana - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

Medium to bright but indirect light. Full sun will scorch the leaves. Keep indoors all year.

Feed once a week in spring / summer. A good mist between waterings is a good way to keep the Howea happy. Water sparingly in winter.

Slow growing, so buy the size you are after as it could take years to achieve much growth.

Hailing from Lord Howe Island near Australia, these palms are still propagated from seeds on the island itself, and the seedlings are exported around the world, supporting the only nursery on the island and the small local economy.

The palms are very slow growing, tolerant of most light conditions and needs watering just every so often.

Best space & place

Medium to bright but indirect light. Full sun will scorch the leaves. Keep indoors all year.

When to water & feed

Feed once a week in spring / summer, never in winter. A good mist between waterings is a good way to keep the Howea happy. Water sparingly in winter.

Need to know

Slow growing, so buy the size you are after as it could take years to achieve much growth. 

Size Information:

M L XL XXL
Height (Including pot):  150-160cm 170-180cm 180-200cm 240-260cm
Tufts (Plants in pot): 4/5 5/6 9/10 12/14
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): 
⌀24cm
⌀24cm
⌀27cm ⌀34cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening):
25cm+
25cm+
28cm+
35cm+

Decorative pot not included, available to buy here. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.

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Plants are either hand delivered or carefully prepared and packed in specially designed boxes to help protect them in transit.

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Optional cover for one replacement plant in your first year.

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