The fragile roots of the Kentia Palm are easy to break and will not re-produce. Feed once a month during the growing season. Mist palm fronds monthly to remove dust and increase humidity. Only water when top inch of soil dries out. Direct sunlight will burn this tree, whether its grown outdoors or indoors.Ĭaring Tips: This Australian tree like low light and slightly dry soil.
The tree is very slow growing and will probably only reach a mature height of 5-6 feet, but it does have the capability to reach almost 50 feet in height when grown in a shaded, outdoor location.
The first one we have in our list is Kentia Palm (Howea forsterana) that produces deep green, palm fronds that can grow up to 8 feet long. Factors To Consider When Buying An Indoor Tree.Ahead, learn more about our favorite low-light indoor plants that offer a splash of green for every room. You also should add fertilizer at half-strength only during the active growing season from spring to fall. Always stick your finger in the soil first to check the moisture level if soil sticks, wait a few more days before watering for plants that tend to like it on the dry side (which is many low light plants). Another thing to remember is that plants in low light typically will not need to be watered as often as those in high light settings. Many of them will even do just fine with occasional light from a table lamp. You can provide supplemental light with grow lights during the darkest days of winter or in very dark rooms.
However, it's important to realize that low light doesn't mean no light most houseplants and indoor trees-think the ZZ plant, monstera, and pothos-need some light to thrive and look their best. Even if your home isn't blessed with big, bright windows where the sunlight streams in, you still can grow indoor plants! In fact, many types of plants will tolerate low light levels! Low light rooms are those that have only north-facing windows, fluorescent lights, spots that are far away from windows, or rooms with windows that are blocked by shade trees or buildings.
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