Light
Bright to medium indirect light.
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Kentia palm: elegant fronds and steady conditions
Howea forsteriana. Kentia grows slowly and tolerates ordinary rooms better than many palms, but dislikes waterlogging and hot airflow.
Watering
Water after the surface dries slightly and remove excess.
Soil
A fertile but free-draining palm mix.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
It uses less water in winter. Check large plants more often in summer.
Growth and training
Do not cut the green growing point; remove only fully dry fronds at the base.
Plant
A simple care routine for Kentia palm
- 1
Check light and moisture deeper in the pot.
- 2
Keep it away from heaters and inspect leaflet undersides regularly.
- 3
Track successive leaves and the pace of growth.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- New tips turning brown
- Fine webbing
- Lower fronds yellowing above wet soil
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and potting mix. Use any interval as a reminder to check the plant, not as an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: RHS: choosing houseplants for the right conditions
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