Kokedama Plant
Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is a palm growing 6-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Moss Ball
Height
15-30 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, acidic soil
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Peat moss, akadama soil
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-200 grams
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.2-0.3 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10 :10 :10 or 20 :20:20
life Span
2-5 years
Health Benefits
Decorative, air purifying, promotes wellness
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Fungal Infections, Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Symptoms
Wilting, soft roots, black spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
Aesthetic and air-purifying benefits; no direct medicinal properties.