‹ All plantsKentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
PalmsMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Paradise Palm
Elegant palm with long arching fronds and broad, somewhat drooping leaflets.
Growth habit: single trunk palm.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Slow-growing and more tolerant of indoor conditions than many palms, provided the roots are not kept saturated.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle early sun may be tolerated.
Allow the upper portion to dry before watering deeply.
Well-draining palm mix with good aeration.
Average household humidity is usually workable.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
