Kentia palm - Ø21cm - ↕120cm

Howea forsteriana (Kentia palm)

Appearance of the plant

Elegant, fan-shaped palm leaves on slender, upright stems

Timeless, tropical look that fits both modern and classic interiors

Grows slowly and usually reaches 150–250 cm tall in a pot

Location

Bright spot with lots of indirect sunlight

Also tolerates partial shade and can cope well with less light

Avoid prolonged bright midday sun to prevent leaf burn

Water requirement

Water moderately: allow the top layer of potting soil to dry between waterings

Water more often in spring and summer, more sparingly in winter

Likes slightly elevated humidity, but is quite tolerant of drier air

Winter hardiness

Not winter hardy, only suitable as a houseplant

Minimum temperature: approx. 15°C

Protect against draughts and cold air currents

Fun fact: the Kentia palm is native to Lord Howe Island in Australia and was known in Victorian times as the aristocratic houseplant — even Queen Victoria had them in her palaces.