Kentia Palm Plant
Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is a palm growing 6-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Palm
Height
1.5-3 meters
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Australia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Standard potting mix
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or 3:1:2
life Span
15-20 years
Health Benefits
Air purifying, decorative, stress relief
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Ganoderma Rot, Spider Mites, Aphids
Symptoms
Wilting, webbing, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, prune infected fronds