Belmore Sentry Palm Plant Care
Howea belmoreana (C.Moore & F.Muell.) Becc.
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Howea belmoreana, the curly palm, kentia palm, or Belmore sentry palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia. It and Howea forsteriana probably evolved from a common ancestor through sympatric speciation.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Belmore Sentry Palm?
Water Belmore Sentry Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Belmore Sentry Palm Native To?
What Is the Belmore Sentry Palm?
Belmore Sentry Palm (Howea belmoreana) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Howea genus. Belmore Sentry Palm is native to Lord Howe Island, Australia. Belmore Sentry Palm is also known as Sentry Palm.
Belmore Sentry Palm displays a tall, elegant palm growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Belmore Sentry Palm produces creamy white flowers in large panicles.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Belmore Sentry Palm?
Howea belmoreana requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Belmore Sentry Palm Need?
Belmore Sentry Palm thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Belmore Sentry Palm in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Belmore Sentry Palm Prefer?
Howea belmoreana grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Belmore Sentry Palm prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Belmore Sentry Palm?
Well-draining, rich potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Belmore Sentry Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Belmore Sentry Palm?
Feed Belmore Sentry Palm every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Belmore Sentry Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Belmore Sentry Palm?
Belmore Sentry Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to kentia palm plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Belmore Sentry Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Belmore Sentry Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Belmore Sentry Palm?
Belmore Sentry Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Belmore Sentry Palm Need?
Belmore Sentry Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Belmore Sentry Palm is native to Lord Howe Island, Australia. In cooler regions, grow Belmore Sentry Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Belmore Sentry Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Howea genus — compare its care with other Howea species on PlantoScan.
Howea is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Belmore Sentry Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Howea belmoreana (C.Moore & F.Muell.) Becc., family Arecaceae (first published in Malesia 1: 66 (1877)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Belmore Sentry Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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