Plant guide
Kentia palm
Howea forsteriana
Kentia palm is non-toxic to cats. This graceful palm can suit an indoor space with moderate light, although chewing any plant may still upset a stomach.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Howea forsteriana only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Howea forsteriana — Howea forsteriana. Nursery stock.
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Howea forsteriana — Howea forsteriana. Nursery stock.
By East West Trees
License: CC BY 2.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Howea forsteriana
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Howea forsteriana only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Medium indirect light
Moderate indoor light; protect from strong direct sun.
- Watering
Keep the mix from drying out completely while maintaining good drainage.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Ordinary comfortable indoor conditions; no numeric preferred range proposed.
- Humidity
Avoid extreme conditions; no numeric humidity target established.
- Potting
- A humus-rich, freely draining potting mix.
- Through the year
- Feed sparingly during growth. Choose a container and position that allow for its eventual size.
Growing-guide sources
- Howea forsteriana ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Howea forsteriana only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.