Also known as Kentia Palm · 3 saves

Howea

Howea, the genus most gardeners know as kentia palm. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.

1 varieties1 speciesZones 10–10Shade friendly

The 1 most-saved Howea varieties

Species of Howea

Each one is a parent of the varieties above.

Track your Howea in Sow

Save the Howea you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.

Howea questions

How many types of Howea are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Howea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardeners — are shown first above.

What zones does Howea grow in?

Across its varieties, Howea covers USDA Zones 10–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Howea bloom?

Most Howea varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Howea should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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