Kentia palm - Howea Forsteriana - Ø24cm - ↕120cm

Howea forsteriana (Kentia palm)

Appearance of the plant

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

Instantly creates a tropical and luxurious atmosphere in your home

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

Location

Likes a lot of indirect light, but also tolerates partial shade

Ideal for places with little direct sunlight

Avoid prolonged bright midday sun to prevent leaf burn

Water requirement

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

In spring and summer a little more water, in winter sparingly

Keep humidity slightly elevated for optimal leaf condition

Winter hardiness

Not winter hardy, only suitable as a houseplant

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 planted in her palaces.