Living room floor space — east or west aspect
Kentia Palm
Light requirement
Suits east or west-facing rooms, or 2–3 m back from a brighter window.
The gold standard for indoor palms. Elegant arching fronds on dark canes that can reach ceiling height over time. Slow and stately, pet safe, and more tolerant of indoor conditions than almost any other large-scale plant.
Plant profile
Light
Medium light
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Upright
Mature size
Large (90 cm+)
Pet safe
Non-toxic
Care level
Easy
Water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry, then let it drain completely. Avoid leaving it in standing water.
Upright, large — best as a floor plant with room to grow tall.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs — still best to discourage chewing.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.