How to grow them hydroponically

What you need to hydroponize a Kentia palm

• Planter
• waterproof planter
• Expanded clay
• Water level indicator
• nutrient
• Decorative stones

Since Kentia palms develop long tap roots, the vessels must be as deep as possible. Only then can the palm produce many new fronds.

Use Kentia palm only without soil

Only use plants that have been grown for hydroponics. If the palm trees were initially in the ground, they are difficult to get used to.

If you still want to try it, you have to make sure that the old plant substrate is completely removed. Otherwise there is a risk that the remaining earth will rot and the water will later stink.

How to hydroponically plant Kentia palms

Place the pot and the water level indicator directly on the bottom of the pot. If the planter is very high, sprinkle a correspondingly high layer Expanded clay(€ 16.35 at Amazon *) on the ground. The top edge of the plant pot should be just below the planter. The water level indicator must protrude high enough from the pot that you can easily read it.

Fill the jar with expanded clay. Pour nutrient concentrate into the planter according to the instructions on the package.

Then put enough water in the pot that the water level indicator shows the optimal height. Finally, you can decorate the Kentia palm with decorative stones if you wish.

Caring for the Kentia palm in hydroponics

Do not top up with new water until the water level indicator has been at minimum for four days. Then new water is poured in.

Fertilize you need the Kentia palm according to the instructions on the package.

Even if it is often read, it can be too dark Location of the Kentia palm Not be. With too little light the fronds change color and the palm does not grow optimally.