Howea Species, Kentia Palm, Paradise Palm, Sentry Palm, Thatch Palm (Howea forsteriana)
Howea forsteriana
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Here are a couple in Fullerton, California
by palmbob Jul 19, 2003 8:30 PM
Here's a good shot of a normal crown, but an abnormally pinched neck on a Howea, showing how lack of water and environmental abuse can damage a palm
by palmbob Jul 19, 2003 8:34 PM
Here's a seedling more reminiscent of the common house plants often seen in homes, dept. stores and movies.
by palmbob Jul 19, 2003 8:35 PM
Here's a great shot of a home in Santa Monica with both species of Howea growing in it- the droopy leaf tree is the common H forsteriana, or Kentia Palm. The other is Howea belmoreana, or Umbrella Palm- a rarer and slower, more tender plant.
by palmbob Jul 19, 2003 8:37 PM
Here\\\'s an exceptionally nice grouping of taller (up to 40\\\') palms outside at a mall in Orange County, California
by palmbob Aug 2, 2003 11:53 AM
THis is how most of the world sees Kentia palms, as common but adaptable and attractive indoor plants
by palmbob Aug 2, 2003 11:53 AM
This pair of Howeas are suffering from Leaning Howea Syndrome, but seem to be doing OK for the moment- in Orange County, California
by palmbob Aug 2, 2003 11:53 AM
Leucadia, California, showing ripe seed
by palmbob Sep 1, 2003 8:40 PM
Dana Point, California: trunk detail
by palmbob Sep 11, 2003 8:39 PM
Variegated form in San Diego County, California
by palmbob Sep 11, 2003 8:39 PM
Showing ripe seed, in Santa Barbara California
by palmbob Nov 27, 2003 10:02 AM
Some think this palm can't grow in the tropics... here it is happily on Oahu, Hawaii
by palmbob Jun 8, 2004 8:38 AM
severe case of 'Leaning Howea Syndrome' in Santa Barbara, California... may not survive this
by palmbob Jul 23, 2004 5:57 AM
loves shade and shows extreame growth in dark shade here in my gareden, Lahore - Pakistan
by jawadkundi May 19, 2005 9:49 PM
Kentia Palm about 3 years old
by greenlarry Jul 3, 2005 5:41 PM
A 10-yr old Kentia growing in basalt cinder at Anuenue Ranch, Hana, Hawaii
by einaudi Sep 17, 2005 11:20 PM
Palm is next to adobe wall and NEVER gets watered.
by usatonmycactus Oct 8, 2005 10:20 PM
showing cold damage after night of frost... all these leaves will eventually turn brown and crispy
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
Ventura California
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
row of Howeas in Santa Barbara's Lotus Land, California
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
Unripe seeds southern California
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
trunks of very tall, older trees, Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills, California
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
trunks showing roots at soil surface, southern CA
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
group of palms growing in dry, inland climate and doing very well, southern California
by palmbob Jan 24, 2006 9:24 PM
another leaning Howea, just starting to lean, in southern California's Huntington Gardens
by palmbob Feb 2, 2006 9:59 PM
Kenetia Palm trouble
by parrothead2 Feb 18, 2006 4:48 PM
Happy plant growing outside of Santa Barbara, California
by palmbob May 24, 2006 10:45 PM
" Close Up of a Leaf, jawadkundi"
by jawadkundi Jun 17, 2006 11:05 PM
another leaner... saw this summer of 06 in Huntington Gardens. will try to follow progress of this palm (southern California)
by palmbob Jul 27, 2006 9:36 PM
Nice looking group of palms in Balboa park, San Diego, California
by palmbob Nov 2, 2006 10:13 AM
another large group in Balbo Park, San Diego, with people in the photo for size comparison.
by palmbob Nov 2, 2006 10:16 AM
Remarkable (to me) group of palms growing in full sun in hot, dry inland southern California, showing ability to adapt (but maybe not look perfect)
by palmbob Dec 30, 2006 2:35 PM
pair of palms growing out in full sun, Hawaii
by palmbob Mar 23, 2007 3:15 PM
Growing in Hawaii and looking particularly ornamental, Floribunda Palms
by palmbob Mar 27, 2007 4:11 PM
Kentia at a Southern California park
by TropiSocal_dave Nov 2, 2007 4:29 AM
Seedling growing in partial shade in central CA z9b. sole survivor of a trio. the other two died during a severe freeze in Jan07 (temps in the low 20s for a week).
by jdiaz Nov 18, 2007 6:31 AM
Detail of the trunk. note the three fronds that were cut off after they were damaged in the freeze
by jdiaz Nov 18, 2007 6:32 AM
variegated palm petioles
by palmbob Mar 5, 2008 3:09 AM
New leaf on seedling. zone 9b CA. March 25
by goldenstate Apr 3, 2008 6:10 AM
Dense forest of Kentias on Lord Howe Island
by Jonte May 31, 2008 12:01 AM
leaning tree in Los Angeles
by palmbob Oct 23, 2008 6:08 AM
1-2009, English Gardens--potted as house plant
by DaylilySLP Feb 9, 2009 4:19 AM
1-2009, English Gardens
by DaylilySLP Feb 9, 2009 4:19 AM
Kentia palm, San Francsisco's famous Fisherman's Warf.
by BayAreaTropics Apr 14, 2009 1:31 AM
Kentia with new flower inflourescence and last years green seed still on palm
by BayAreaTropics Apr 14, 2009 1:31 AM
3-2009--Farmer John's Greenhouse
by DaylilySLP Apr 19, 2009 4:46 AM
mature variegated plant
by palmbob Jul 19, 2010 8:50 PM
San Francisco
by BayAreaTropics May 14, 2011 10:37 AM
Growing under a pergola made of Solar Panels.
by BayAreaTropics May 20, 2011 5:44 PM
Balboa Park, San Diego- a leaner
by palmbob Jun 7, 2011 1:15 AM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 20, 2011 11:27 PM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 20, 2011 11:27 PM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 21, 2011 2:36 PM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 21, 2011 2:37 PM
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
by growin Aug 22, 2011 10:08 AM
Kentia seedlings, approximately 8 months old, growing in partial sun Southern Ca (San Fernando Valley)
by mustangman826 Aug 28, 2011 1:36 PM
Mature palms growing in full sun, Commerce, CA
by mustangman826 Aug 31, 2011 9:34 PM
San Diego Botanic Garden
by growin Sep 15, 2011 11:04 PM
San Diego Botanic Garden
by growin Sep 16, 2011 12:00 AM
San Francisco Botanical Garden
by growin Sep 21, 2011 4:36 PM
Howea forsteriana at the Edison Home Fort Myers, FL. It is in about half day sun
by palmtodd Apr 29, 2012 7:30 PM
Howea forsteriana at the Edison Home Fort Myers, FL. It is in about half day sun
by palmtodd Apr 29, 2012 7:32 PM
an example of green & unripe fruits at Scalea- Southern Italy
by timrann Jul 16, 2013 5:47 AM
July, 2015--Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Aug 13, 2015 5:24 PM
July, 2015--Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Aug 13, 2015 5:24 PM
July, 2015--Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit, MI
by DaylilySLP Aug 13, 2015 5:24 PM