Indoor Palm Plants Sentry Palm by Elyssa Goins 2 years ago by Elyssa Goins Elyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she's been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Published: September 2, 2022Last Updated on September 26, 2023 This article was fact checked. Helpful: 100% Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 76 Table of Contents Toggle DescriptionFactsSentry Palm Care The sentry palm plant is a similar tree when comparing it with the kentia. The scientific name is Howea Belmoreana and it’s also known as the curly palm. There are some difference’s and similarities between this plant and the kentia. The fronds arch over more on the H.belmoreana (similar wide leaflets though) and grows slower (see description below). Description Comparing the sentry with the kentia palm (Howea forsteriana): This palm (Howea) is much more of a slow growing plant than the kentia, and is a lot less popular for growing indoors (see more about the kentia here). The main difference in appearance is the sentry fronds arch over more. Where they are cultivated: The sentry is native to Lord Howe Island (Australia) and cultivated there. The seeds are also sent to and cultivated in other countries including, the Hawaiian Islands. How it looks and displaying: This is a feather type palm that displays wide fronds, not as wide as the coconut palm but wider than the parlor (parlor is the most popular). Because the fronds grow wide and the tree can grow well over 8ft tall – a suitable displaying space is required, such as a hallway or hotel entrance. Like most palms in the right setting this looks fantastic. Facts Origin:Lord Howe Island (Australia – New South Wales State)Names:Sentry, belmore sentry, and curly palm (common). Howea belmoreana (botanical/scientific).Max Growth (approx):Height 10ft (much more in the wild).Poisonous for pets:Non-toxic to cats and dogs. Sentry Palm Care Temperature:Room temperatures of around 65°f / 16°c — 75°f / 24°c are ideal. The temperature should not decline lower than 55°f / 12.7°c.Light:Indirect light is advisable, but not direct sunlight.Watering:Water when the soil begins to lose its moisture and use a good drainage pot for the plant to grow in.Soil:A fast draining soil mix is best to use which is likely to be part sand and/or perlite for easier drainage.Re-Potting:The best practice is to re-pot only when it has become pot bound. This is because the Sentry palm does not like to be disturbed too often. Also take good care of the roots, whilst doing so.Fertilizer:Fertilizing every month from spring to summer is appropriate with a general or (if available) palm fertilizer.Humidity:They do grow well in quite humid conditions because it is humid in their own natural habitat.Propagation:These are Propagated by seed at 80°f / 26.6°c which is not appropriate for the average grower to propagate. Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback! Elyssa GoinsElyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she’s been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post Creeping Fig next post Poinsettia Euphorbia Pulcherrima 0 0 votes Article Rating Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 0 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments