Areca Palm — Dypsis lutescens

Where it looks best

  • Beside a sofa
  • Balcony corner
  • Hotel or office lobby
Decorative plant

Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens

4.5 · 93 reviews · 23 in stock

A full areca clump softens hard architecture and raises humidity noticeably. It is one of the few large statement plants that is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Light

bright indirect

Maintenance

moderate

Size / pot

large · 14" pot

Pet friendly

Yes

Air purifying

Yes

Placement

both

Rs 1,650
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Keeping it looking good

Watering

Keep lightly moist through summer; reduce in winter. Mist in dry indoor air.

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the fronds.

Soil & potting

Sandy, free-draining mix. Sensitive to fluoride — use rested water.

Feeding & pruning

Feed monthly in the growing season. Trim only fully brown fronds.

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