Howea forsteriana
The Kentia Palm is considered the most elegant of all indoor palms. Its long, arching dark-green fronds create a sophisticated tropical atmosphere in any room. Unlike many palms, it tolerates lower light levels and cooler temperatures, making it ideal for hallways, offices, and living rooms. It is slow-growing but virtually indestructible once established.
Low to bright indirect
Weekly
Medium (40–60%)
16–24°C
Large (120–200 cm)
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Care Guide
Light
Tolerates low to bright indirect light — very adaptable.
Watering
Water weekly in summer, every 10–14 days in winter.
Feeding
Feed monthly in spring and summer with diluted balanced fertiliser.
Patience
Kentia palms are slow-growing — do not repot too often.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or fluoride in water. Use filtered water and mist more.
Yellow fronds
Overwatering. Allow soil to dry more between waterings.
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