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Kentia palm

Howea forsteriana

A long-lived palm that adapts to low light; can live up to 50 years indoors.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Lightbright indirect light; extra light helps in winter[1]
Wateringevenly moist, less in winter[1]
Temperatureroom temperature; 14–18 °C is fine in winter[1]
Plant sizeup to 3 m[1]

Houseplant or ornamental: no harvest. Block tasks are watering, feeding, repotting, pruning and pest checks per the guide.

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. Martat: Pikkukentianpalmu
  2. NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Howea forsteriana