About
Howea belmoreana, the Belmore sentry palm, is a medium-sized, single-stemmed palm with a ringed trunk and arching, pinnate fronds to 2 m with slender, dark-green leaflets. Pendant, pale-brown male flowers and green female flowers appear in summer. A beautiful and stately palm for a heated conservatory or frost-free garden.
About the genus
Howea, the sentry or kentia palms, are evergreen, single-stemmed palms from Lord Howe Island producing long, pinnate fronds and pendulous spikes of small flowers. Among the most popular indoor and conservatory palms worldwide.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toC China to Australia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, frost-free area with protection from drying winds. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Maintain moderate humidity. Provide support. See hoya cultivation
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free