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Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana, commonly known as the Kentia Palm, is one of the most elegant and resilient indoor palms. Native to Lord Howe Island, this slow-growing evergreen palm is prized for its graceful, arching fronds and robust tolerance of lower light and indoor conditions, making it a top choice for Irish homes, offices, and conservatories.
Key Features
- Classic indoor palm with long, feather-like fronds on slender, upright stems
- Height: Up to 2–3 m indoors; slow-growing and well-suited to containers
- Renowned for its durability and ability to thrive in lower light levels
- Low-maintenance, air-purifying plant ideal for indoor living
- SPECIMEN PLANT – Current size: 180cm
Ideal Uses
- Statement palm for living rooms, hallways, and office reception areas
- Perfect for grouping with other indoor plants to create a lush, tropical display
- Excellent for modern interiors, hotels, and biophilic design schemes
Care Instructions
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates shade
- Water: Keep compost moist in spring and summer; water less in winter
- Humidity: Adaptable to average indoor humidity; occasional misting is beneficial
- Temperature: Ideal range 13–24 °C; avoid cold draughts and overwatering
- Wipe fronds occasionally to keep foliage clean and healthy
Why Choose the Kentia Palm?
The Kentia Palm is one of the most timeless and reliable indoor palms. Its slow growth, elegant form, and ability to cope with a range of indoor environments make it a popular choice for Irish households and businesses. Whether you want to add sophistication to your home, create a welcoming office atmosphere, or enjoy a low-maintenance tropical specimen, Howea forsteriana is an outstanding option.
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
