Kentia Palm - Large Indoor Plant

Scientific Name: Howea forsteriana

Bring a touch of the tropics indoors with the timeless Kentia Palm. Standing approximately 1.2 metres tall, this elegant indoor palm is loved for its graceful arching fronds, lush green foliage, and ability to thrive in homes, apartments, offices, and commercial spaces.

One of the easiest palms to care for, the Kentia Palm is well suited to lower light conditions and adds instant height and sophistication to any room. Whether you're styling a living area, brightening an office reception, or creating a calming workspace, this statement plant is a beautiful choice.

Its slow-growing nature and classic appearance have made it a favourite for interior designers and plant lovers alike.

Why you'll love it

• Approximately 1.2m tall – perfect as a statement plant
• Elegant, arching tropical foliage
• Easy care and long-lived
• Thrives in homes, apartments, and office environments
• Adds height, texture, and a calming natural feel to any space

Care guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light to low light
• Water: Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, avoiding overwatering
• Humidity: Prefers average to higher humidity but adapts well to most indoor environments
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
• Nursery Pot Size: 23cm
• Height: Approximately 1.2 metres

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Need help choosing the perfect planter or organising a corporate fit-out? Email us at contact@cityjungle.co.nz—we'd love to help.

Auckland-wide delivery available. All plants are beautifully presented in a white gift bag where suitable, or carefully wrapped for larger deliveries.

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