Kentia Palm
From £36My tall stems and long, glossy, green leaves fan out to make quite the impression; I'm also one of the most versatile plants around.
The Stem Pledge
To see me at my best
Keep me in light shade and water me when the top of my soil has dried out, mist me regularly.
Size guide
| Width | Height | Diameter | |
| Medium: 70cm | 40 | 70 | 17 |
| Large: 100cm | 60 | 100 | 21 |
| Extra Large: 120cm | 80 | 120 | 24 |
The table gives a guide to the size of this plant and how it will fit into your space. Height is measured from the bottom of the plastic nursery pot (please allow a +/-10% variance). Diameter is the nursery pot diameter, so to get a pot that fits, the pot diameter should be bigger.
How to look after me
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Light
Keep me in a bright room but out of direct sunlight; can also tolerate light shade.
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Water
Check my soil once a week and water whenever the top soil is dry.
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Food
Feed me once a month in spring and summer.
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Climate
I love being regularly misted, which will keep my foliage fresh and airy.
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Other
Give my leaves an occasional wipe to remove dust, and remove brown fronds at the base.
Things to look out for
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Leaf tips going brown
The air may be too dry or maybe you are under-watering, move away from heat sources, mist and check compost is moist. -
Yellow/browning leaves
This can be a natural part of ageing process, but check plant is not being under/over-watered. -
Dull leaves
Can be a lack of humidity, mist me!
Health impacts
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Child and pet friendly
Non-toxic. -
Air-purification
Can remove pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air.
