Kentia palm
Howea forsteriana
#96 of the top 100
How to care
Howea forsteriana, commonly known as the Kentia Palm, is a popular indoor plant due to its elegant fronds and tolerance to low light conditions. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers indirect light, making it suitable for various indoor environments. Regular care includes watering, occasional fertilizing, and dusting to maintain its lush appearance.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 8 m – 12 m
- Spread
- 4 m – 8 m
- Years
- 20 – 50
Preferred soil
Loam
Acidic
Neutral
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9b
-3.9°C – -1.1°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- Cream
- White
Other names
- Palm court palm
- Thatch palm
Taxonomy
- Order
- Arecales
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Howea