If the Kentia palm occasionally gets a brown leaf, you don't have to worry. This is completely normal. You have to be careful if many leaves turn brown or become blotchy. Improper care is almost always to blame.

Brown leaves on the Kentia palm can have very different causes

Possible causes of brown leaves of the Kentia palm

  • Substrate too moist / too dry
  • nutrient deficiency
  • Location too dark
  • too small pot
  • too low humidity
  • too cool temperatures
  • pest infestation

Water and fertilize the Kentia palm properly

The Kentia palm must be poured abundantly in summer without waterlogging. Water more sparingly in winter.

Nutrient deficiencies occur when the palm has not been repotted or fertilized for a long time. Fertilize them at monthly intervals.

High humidity and lots of heat

If the humidity is too low, the Kentia palm suffers from brown leaf tips. Too low temperatures also cause the leaves to turn brown.

Provide higher humidity by spraying the fronds. Find a location for the Kentia palm where it is at least 18 degrees warm. The palm tree does not tolerate cooler temperatures.

The location should also be as bright as possible and like full sun. You should only avoid direct sunlight directly behind a pane of glass.

Cut off brown leaves properly

You can cut off the brown leaves of the Kentia palm. But wait until the leaf is completely brown and dried up.

Using sharp, clean scissors, trim the fronds leaving a three to four centimeter stub on the trunk of the palm tree.

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The Kentia palm is more often attacked by pests in an unfavorable location. Low humidity is usually responsible for this.

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