Kentia Palm

Advice

What NOT to do with your Kentia palm:

• Overwaterit - Overwatering will not make it green and lush, but will waterlog the roots and make it prone to fungus that can kill it. Instead of watering, spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.
• Putting it in direct sun - I know these are supposed to be tropical outdoor plants, but palms grown indoors are usually quite young and delicate, so direct sun will scorch the leaves. Even if you plan to leave them in the sun on a terrace, you should get them used to it gradually and avoid direct sun for the first few years.
• Change pots frequently - Kentia roots are quite delicate, so transplanting should only be done under controlled conditions and in extreme cases. These palms are slow-growing, so it is advisable to buy it in a large pot and change it only when strictly necessary. If you are one of those who change their decoration frequently, then use decorative pots.

Signs of weakness

Yellowish tips turning brown with drooping fronds: indicates that your palm has been insufficiently watered. Brown leaves: suggests that your plant has not received enough light or has been over-fertilised.