{"product_id":"kentia-palm-howea-forsteriana","title":"Howea forsteriana - Kentia Palm","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThese majestic palms look great as a statement plant in your living room, office or hallway. Popularised in the Victorian era, it's easy to see why these plants caught on. Not too high maintenance whilst being showy and impressive, these are the quintessential standing houseplant. The Kentia Palm can take a little more light than a Parlour Palm, but still prefers mostly indirect light, and it will appreciate not being left to dry out entirely. These plants can happily grow inside for years; they reach maturity after about 25 years and can reach 3m (9ft) tall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowea forsteriana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Howe's plant, Forster's species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant has also been named Kentia forsteriana, but has had its current name, H. forsteriana, since 1877.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKentia Palm, Thatch Palm, Palm Court Palm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is endemic to (only grows wild in) Lord Howe Island, Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKeep this plant out of strong sunlight, but it will appreciate a bright spot and can take a few hours of morning or evening sun. In summer, watch out for it looking washed out as this will suggest it's getting too much light!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKentia Palms love not being thirsty. They only want the top third of the soil to dry out between waters, and also don't like cold water - so make sure you water them with lukewarm water rather than freezing cold!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThese palms do love humidity, but will be fine in most household situations. Make sure they aren't next to a radiator or in a draught that'll dry them out, and keep an eye out for brown, crispy leaf tips which hint to you that they are too dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eUse a loose, well-draining but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added coir, perlite and bark, such as a mix designed for Ficus pants, will work well here. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIdeal temperature is anywhere between 15-30°C (aim for the middle of this!); make sure it does not drop below 13°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMore shade = less water; more light = more water. This means if your plant is in a shady spot, you will have to water less frequently. If the plant is not growing and is rapidly losing older leaves, you may be drowning it. In a brighter spot, you might have the opposite issue; look out for crispy, brown and droopy leaves as a sign to give it more water. Take care when repotting as these plants may be prone to transplant shock; if your plant is leaning towards the light, it is probably not getting enough light, so if you want it to grow straighter, move it into the light!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"19cm","offer_id":43924788609277,"sku":"CF1004","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm","offer_id":43708642427133,"sku":"CF1005","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"24cm","offer_id":43708642459901,"sku":"CF1006","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"27cm","offer_id":57377813692797,"sku":"1454889041771","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"32cm","offer_id":58278352191869,"sku":"1946542621871","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/kentia-palm-howea-forsteriana-634543.jpg?v=1674683200","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/kentia-palm-howea-forsteriana","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}