These pots fit the nursery pot exactly. No measuring needed. Prices include 15% off with this plant.
Pet-friendly
Order now? Usually delivered within 4 to 5 working days
Free delivery from €99, otherwise €6,95
Pros and cons
According to our plant experts
+Pro: Also does well in a spot with little light, without direct sunlight.
+Pro: Not toxic to cats and dogs.
+Pro: Available from 100 to 260 cm, up to genuine statement sizes.
−Con: Grows slowly, so it only gets bigger gradually.
−Con: Gets brown leaf tips in dry air and draughts.
Plant height may vary by up to 10 cm. Height includes the nursery pot. The nursery pot may differ from the one in the photo.
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★★★★★Beautiful healthy plant + quick and safe delivery
Very happy with the Kentia palm that I ordered. A beautiful, large palm that fits perfectly in my living room. Ordering it was super easy, communication was clear and the delivery was fast. I was a bit worried about how...
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★★★★★Reliable, well organised and fast!
I'm super happy with my new plant! I really liked that the website is so well organised, with handy search options and clear plant care instructions. That was a big plus for me! Then the ordering process went really smoothly...
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★★★★Het mag wel wat plant vriendelijker worden bezorgd
Het mag wel wat plant vriendelijker worden bezorgd. De plant kwam een beetje beschadigd aan. Door dat de bladeren op een onjuiste manier in de doos waren gestopt. Verder is het een mooie plant.
Ik ben blij verrast! Een mooie uitziende plant en goed verpakt ontvangen. Bij de mededeling vroeg ik of zij wilde kijken naar een rechtopstaande plant en als het kan iets groter dan aangegeven maat. Daar heeft de kweker ook goed...
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All about
The Kentia palm dossier
Howea forsteriana
The Kentia palm comes from Lord Howe Island, a small island off the coast of Australia. There it slowly grows into a graceful palm several meters high. Since the nineteenth century it has been the salon palm: elegant, calm and very strong.
Its soft, arching leaves immediately give any room a green, serene appearance.
Light
Water
Growth rate
CareEasy care
Pet-friendlyYes
Height160 - 260 cm
The care year
little to plenty
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Placement and light
The Kentia is one of the few palms that also does well in a less bright spot. A spot with light to partial shade, without direct afternoon sun, is ideal; it burns the leaf. A north window or a place further from the window is also fine.
Keep the temperature above 12 degrees and avoid cold drafts. Turn the plant occasionally for a nice, full shape.
Water and feeding
Water about once a week in summer and once every ten to fourteen days in winter. The root ball is allowed to dry slightly in between; the Kentia would rather be a little too dry than too wet. Spray the leaves occasionally, especially in winter with dry heating air.
Provide palm food or general plant food once a month during the growing season.
Is something wrong with your Kentia palm?
Brown leaf tips indicate dry air or too little water. Yellow leaves usually indicate too much water or too much direct sunlight. It is normal that the bottom leaf slowly dies: this is how the palm renews itself. Spider mites can appear in dry air.
The Kentia grows slowly and only needs to be repotted once every three to four years. Its roots are sensitive: keep the root ball intact as much as possible and repot carefully in the spring. Choose a pot that is slightly larger and pay attention to good drainage. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.
Toxic to pets?
Good news for pet owners: the Kentia palm is not poisonous to cats and dogs. A nibbling cat will at most leave a bad taste. This makes this one of the most beautiful animal-friendly plants in the house.
The Kentia is a deliberately slow grower: a few new leaves per year. A large specimen is therefore many years old. Our XXL Kentias immediately give your interior that mature, serene palm feeling that you would otherwise wait ten years for.
A kentia palm grows slowly indoors and can reach up to 3 metres after many years. XXLplant sells the kentia palm from 100 to 260 cm tall, measured including the nursery pot. Because it grows so slowly, it is best to buy it straight away in the size you want.
Where should you put a kentia palm in the living room?
A kentia palm does well in partial shade to shade, with bright but indirect light. Direct sunlight scorches the leaves. Keep it out of draughts in a spot between 18 and 24 °C; that also makes it a good fit a little further from the window in the living room or office.
How often should you water a kentia palm?
Keep the soil slightly moist but not wet. In summer that's roughly every 5 to 7 days, in winter every 10 to 14 days. Let the top layer of compost dry out a little between waterings.
Is the kentia palm toxic to cats and dogs?
No, the kentia palm is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. That makes it a safe large houseplant for a home with pets.
Why is my kentia palm getting brown leaves?
Brown tips are usually caused by dry air, for example from central heating, or by irregular watering. Direct sunlight can cause brown patches and draughts make it worse. Mist the leaves regularly and neatly trim off any brown tips.
Which size kentia palm should you choose?
For a corner or next to a sofa, a kentia of 100 to 130 cm is a good size. For a high ceiling, a large living room or an office, the 220 and 260 cm sizes are real statement plants. The height is measured including the nursery pot.
How is a kentia palm delivered by XXLplant?
The palm leaves us upright in its own plant box, with the leaves in a paper sleeve and the pot secured. In frost or heat we add a heat pack or cold pack, and the largest plants go with a specialist carrier, otherwise PostNL or DHL. It is usually with you within 4 to 5 working days.
