KENTIA FOSTERIANA

It is a species that belongs to the Palmáceas family, it is commonly called "Kentia" or "Palma Paraíso" but its scientific name is "Howea Fosteriana". This palm tree is endemic to the Pacific Ocean, on an island known as Howe. This palm tree is characterized by reaching a large wingspan, being one of the palm trees that can reach the highest height, about 20 meters high (in its natural habitat). It is a very elegant plant that can be planted both outdoors and indoors, in the ground or in a pot, depending on this it will reach more or less size. Its leaves, also called fronds, are dark green, widely divided. It is a palm tree that needs a lot of hours of sun, if possible direct, that is why it does not tolerate low temperatures well, it is always recommended that the area where it is planted is warm, because it does not support less than 13 ° C.

CARE FOR YOUR PALM TREES

Las Palmeras can be had both indoors and outdoors. There are varieties that are better adapted to the outdoors or garden, and there are others better adapted to live indoors and in pots.

Indoors

- Plants in general prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, it will always be preferable next to a window, on a balcony or on a terrace.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. It is advisable to put a layer of engraving on the bottom of the pot.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus.

- Irrigation has to be every 3 or 4 days, before making sure that the substrate is dry, excess water is not good.

Outside

- There are palm trees that prefer direct sun and others prefer more shady areas, it is also very important to take into account the climate of the place where you live, there are palm trees well adapted to low temperatures and other palm trees that prefer warmer climates.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. Water puddles are not good for plants in general.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus, Compost or Manure would be enough.

- Irrigation, as the palm tree is on the ground and being more intense than in a pot, it can be one watering a week.

- A preventive treatment against diseases with repeated spraying 3 or 4 times a year allows to keep some species of palm trees safe from possible pests.