Comparing Kentia Palm varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Kentia Palm family and have some observations to share. instantly transformative architectural presence in any setting varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — wrapping the crown with fleece in winter for borderline hardy species applies across all of them.

root bound decline in pots left too long without repotting affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a Mediterranean or exotic themed garden border which works well for most varieties. best planting and repotting in late spring as soil warms is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.