{"product_id":"kentia-artificiel-howea-forsteriana","title":"Artificial Kentia (Howea forsteriana)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"kentia-artificiel\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Arching fronds with broad leaflets • 📏 2 heights: 150 or 180 cm • 🎋 Slender stems with ringed nodes • 🌑 No light or watering needed • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets • ✨ Green all year round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eartificial Kentia\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the look of the Howea forsteriana palm: several slender stems with ringed nodes, like bamboo canes, carry arching fronds with broad, soft green leaflets. Small shoots at the base fill out the clump and give it a realistic look, even up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt comes in 150 cm, for a living room corner or a bedroom, and in 180 cm, fuller with fronds, to dress a large corner or a room with a high ceiling. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-artificielles\"\u003eartificial plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most tropical: it keeps its fronds and colour all year round, whether in a dark room or an air-conditioned office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"hauteurs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich height should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two heights share the same model, with the 180 cm having more fronds — here's how to choose depending on the spot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e several slender stems, arching fronds and small shoots at the base. For a bedroom, an entryway or a living room corner. Delivered in a Ø12 cm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e more fronds, for a fuller silhouette. To dress a large corner, a hallway or a reception area with a high ceiling. Delivered in a Ø15 cm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a more natural green corner, pair the two heights: the 180 cm at the back and the 150 cm in front, slightly offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"artificiel-naturel\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArtificial or real Kentia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artificial Kentia brings the fronds of the Howea forsteriana to places where a real plant would lack light: hallway, windowless bathroom, office far from the windows, holiday home. If your room is bright and you enjoy watching a plant grow, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/howea-forsteriana-palmier-kentia-dinterieur\"\u003eHowea forsteriana (Kentia palm)\u003c\/a\u003e remains a safe bet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to place it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it needs no light, it can go wherever it makes the most impact, even far from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e hallway, entryway, windowless bathroom, corner far from the windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkspaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e office, waiting room, reception, shop window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, bedroom, dining room, next to a sofa or a bookcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e prolonged direct sun behind glass, which fades the colours over time, and placing it right next to a radiator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is designed for indoor use: on a balcony or terrace, sun and rain would damage its fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"mise-en-place-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting up \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it arrives, take a few minutes to give it its final shape: that's what makes the difference between a stiff artificial plant and a Kentia that looks alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e spread the stems slightly apart and open the fronds in several directions, at different heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDusting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a quick pass with a feather duster or soft cloth from time to time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slightly damp cloth over the fronds, then a dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver time:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lasts from one year to the next, with no repotting or fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLet a few fronds fall outwards in an arc, as on a real palm: the result instantly looks more natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts arching fronds add a tropical touch, and it lends itself to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003earrangements, colors, and textures\u003c\/a\u003e just like a real plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contemporary finish,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip the pot into the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-bfor-soft-anthracite\"\u003eElho B.for Soft Anthracite decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e, in Ø14 cm for the 150 cm and Ø18 cm for the 180 cm — the matt anthracite brings out the green of the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a touch of colour,\u003c\/strong\u003e dress the 150 cm in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-jazz-round-jaune-ambre\"\u003eElho Jazz Round decorative pot in amber yellow\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø14 cm — its warm shade warms up the green of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dracaena-reflexa-artificiel-song-of-india\"\u003eartificial Dracaena reflexa\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-artificiel-gommier-bleu\"\u003eartificial eucalyptus\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-artificiel-plante-a-trous\"\u003eartificial Monstera deliciosa\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — their striped, grey-green or cut leaves echo the fronds of the Kentia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a console or table,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a bouquet from our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fleurs-bouquets-artificiels\"\u003eartificial flowers and bouquets\u003c\/a\u003e, which won't wilt either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn front of a white wall or a neutral background, the pattern of the fronds stands out clearly and gives the room structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHide the nursery pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e slipped into a decorative pot from our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pots-cache-pots\"\u003epots and decorative pots\u003c\/a\u003e, it instantly looks like a real plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a top layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few clay pebbles or a little moss on top of the pot complete the illusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate a green corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e explore our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-fleurs-artificielles\"\u003eartificial plants and flowers\u003c\/a\u003e to combine different foliage and different heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e artificial plant, replica of \u003cem\u003eHowea forsteriana\u003c\/em\u003e (Kentia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e artificial Kentia, artificial Kentia palm, artificial Howea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable heights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cm (Ø12 cm pot), 180 cm (Ø15 cm pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e several slender stems, arching fronds, small shoots at the base, more fronds on the 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e arching fronds with broad, soft green leaflets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e slender, with ringed nodes, bamboo-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e nursery pot, to slip into a decorative pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e none needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e occasional dusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Tropical \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe silhouette, the number of fronds and their arrangement may vary slightly from one height and one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"150 cm","offer_id":57462905471241,"sku":"4366","price":209.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 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