Areca palm is clump-growing with ringed, yellow leaf-ribs. The foliage is evergreen.

The areca palm (Chrysalidocarpuslutescens or Dypsislutescens), also called the yellow butterfly palm and golden cane palm is one of the easiest palm trees to grow indoo ¹ The foliage is evergreen, of Fine texture and yellow-green in colour.

Pinnate, 6 to 8 pale green leaves per stem, 80 to 100 leaflets, to 8 feet long (2.4 m). Yellow if grown with enough light, 2 feet long. Yellow male and female flowers on the same inflorescence. This palm tree, with its long, graceful feather-shaped fronds, will add a tropical feel to your home and is especially well suited for screened patios and atriums.

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Planting And Care

• Palms grow best when you let their roots fill the pot.
• They need soil-based potting compost and should not be re-potted unnecessarily.
• They are sensitive to chemicals and will be damaged if you expose them to aerosol sprays.
• If you need to treat them with insecticides, be sure what you use is suitable for a palm.

Areca Palm Care

Areca palm is propagated by seeds, by separating the offsets or suckers at the base of a mature plant, or by plant division.

Areca Palm Special Feature

the most popular indoor houseplants sold today. Indoors an Areca palm is a medium sized exotic looking plant that can reach a height of 6-8 feet; outdoors it may be as tall as 25 feet.

Areca Palm Uses

Ornamental Use:

·    This is one of the most useful Palms of the tropics the world around