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Forster Sentry Palm
Howea forsteriana · Arecaceae
How it looks
Howea palm (Forster Sentry Palm) is a palm with large, feather-shaped dark green fronds that arch gracefully upward. The frond tips droop slightly downward. It reaches 7-16 ft (2-5 m) tall and is the most popular large indoor palm.
Forster Sentry Palm is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Howea forsteriana
- Common name
- Forster Sentry Palm
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
