Kentia palm care
An elegant, slow palm that tolerates lower light. (Howea forsteriana)
- Light
- Bright, indirect light
- Water
- Water when the top inch of soil is dry
- Cats
- Non-toxic
- Dogs
- Non-toxic
Care card
Light
Bright, indirect light; many palms also manage in lower light.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Palms dislike sitting wet.
Humidity
Likes some humidity; brown tips mean the air is dry.
Soil and pot
Well-drained potting mix.
Feeding
Palm or houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer.
Through the year
Spring
Start feeding; repot only when roots are crowded.
Summer
Water a bit more and wipe dust from the fronds.
Autumn
Slow down watering.
Winter
Keep it away from cold windows and heating vents.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Howea forsteriana, the Kentia palm, thatch palm or palm court palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae, endemic to Lord Howe Island in Australia. It is also widely grown on Norfolk Island. It is a relatively slow-growing palm, eventually growing up to 10 m (33 ft) tall by 6 m (20 ft) wide.
From Wikipedia’s article Howea forsteriana, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Howea forsteriana Background