Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
Family: Arecaceae
Kentia Palm grows in bright indirect light and prefers rich, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Rich, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Kentia Palm as 60-180 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 8-15 years.
Plant Overview
Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is listed in the Arecaceae family and categorized as a palm with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1223
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Plant type
- Palm
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Kentia Palm is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 60-180 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 8-15 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 60-180 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 8-15 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.