Grand Paradise Palm Kentia

Dimensions

Max. Total Height: 170-175cm
Max. Planter Diameter: 55cm
Max. Planter Height: 39cm

About Me

☘ Origin: Lord Howe Island, an island located between Australia and New Zealand
☘ Family: Arecaceae
☘ Botanical Name: Howea forsteriana
☘ Common Name(s): Paradise Palm · Sentry Palm · Thatch Palm

Symbolism

A Kentia Palm often conjures up ideas of sun-soaked holidays and its symbolic strength does indeed come from its association as a solar symbol. It has many positive connotations including a symbol of victory, freedom, peace, truth, honor, expansion and eternal life.

Name Story

Kentia Palm: Named after William Kent (died circa 1828), A British Plant Collector.

Feng Shui

In Feng Shui, Palm trees help keep one's wealth, bringing joy, hope, good luck to the owner. Therefore, ornamental palm trees are often grown in offices or parks and gardens.

If you love the tropical look of palms but don’t live in a tropical region, Kentia palm is the answer. Kentia palm are notorious for being able to withstand conditions that many houseplants can’t tolerate.

Kentia Palm is one of the expensive palms, because they are typically propagated from seed, rather than from cuttings or divisions. When you combine these two factors, it takes a while to grow a plant that is large enough to sell.

Health Benefits

☘ The Kentia Palm is a perfect indoor palm. elegant, excellent air-purifier and resilient.

☘ It can tolerate some neglect, cooler temperatures and dry air conditions making it a low maintenance and trouble-free palm to provide lush, leafy, tropical foliage and an exotic element to any home or office interior.

🡪 Care Guide 101