Water kentia palms abundantly in the summer but only when their potting mix is dry during winter. The large pinnate leaves have individual leaflets that are triangular with a wavy edge. They look very much like fishtails and give this palm a unique texture. This interesting palm grows 6 to 10 feet tall indoors and arches 3 to 6 feet wide. This palm grows 6 to 8 inches a year.
Fishtail palms do best in bright indirect sunlight.
Plants need a minimum temperature of 60 F. Night temperatures of 65 to 70 F and day temperatures of 75 to 85 F are ideal. Keep their soil moist at all times. Fishtail palms are prone to spider mites, so watch carefully for them. Lady palms have large, thick, shiny leaves with blunt tips. Their sturdy clumping stems are covered with dark brown fiber that appears woven.