Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm

Kentia Palm

Kentia Palms are great houseplants. They can tolerate moderate-bright light conditions and are easy to care for. They also form large canopies and thick beautiful trunks over time. 

Sizes: 2gal, 10in, 12in, 10gal

Light: 

  • Does best in moderate to bright, indirect light 
  • In medium light conditions they won’t grow as quickly 
  • Direct sun will burn the leaves 

Water: 

  • Fairly drought tolerant, but do not like to stay super dry for too long 
  • Water when top couple inches of soil feels fully dry, about every 10 days  

Humidity: 

  • Average household humidity is fine

Soil Type: 

  • Can grow in a variety of substrates
  • Does best in a well draining sandy indoor mix 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • A forgiving palm species; good for people who do not have sun space or tropical conditions for other palm varieties 
  • Can collect dust, so a monthly wipe down is beneficial 
  • Prone to potassium and manganese deficiency (identified by necrosis on tips of older leaves
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.