Areca Bamboo Palm 14cm

The Areca Palm is a truly elegant indoor palm. Multiple stems emerge from its base, with numerous long, gracefully arching fronds growing close together along the stems. Leaves are pinnate, i.e., feather-shaped. It is one of the top air-purifying plants and a natural humidifier that will improve the air quality of your home or office, while also adding a relaxing tropical feel.

Areca Palm is sometimes known as Dypsis lutescens or Areca lutescens. More common names include Butterfly Palm, Yellow Palm, and Golden Cane.

Care Instructions

Light:

Dypsis lutescens is tolerant of both light shade and bright, indirect light. However, avoid excessive amounts of shade and direct light as these will harm the palm.

Watering:

• Water well, keeping the soil moist at root level at all times.
• In summer, Areca Palms can be thirsty, particularly if located in a warm spot.
• Requires less water in winter.
• Do not overwater.

Temperature:

• Average household temperatures between 15-25°C are fine, although the warmer the better.
• Will not tolerate temperatures below 10°C.

Humidity:

• Areca Palms enjoy high humidity levels.
• Place on a shallow gravel tray filled with water and mist regularly.
• Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.

Feed:

• Apply liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
• Once a month or so should be sufficient.

Height & Growth Rate:

Areca Palms are moderate to fast-growing plants and typically reach an ultimate height of around 3m, although this is unlikely indoors.

Toxicity:

Areca Palms are non-toxic and therefore safe around children and animals.

Air Purifying:

Palms clean and improve air quality by filtering formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide toxins from the surrounding environment.

Origin:

Dypsis lutescens is native to Madagascar.