Areca Palm
Areca Palm
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Botanical Name: Dypsis lutescens
Common Name(s): Areca Palm
Description: Growing an areca palm tree indoors is ideal because it grows very slowly and thrives in bright, indirect light and cramped space with its clustered palms that resemble bamboo. With origins from Madagascar and South India, this palm's natural climate is subtropic, which can be imitated indoors. Once an endangered species, the Areca palm has become one of the world's most recognizable plants.
Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light
Watering Requirements: Water when top inch of soil is dry, consistent moisture
Suitable for: Bright living rooms, sunrooms, and warm humid spots.
Extra details: Average mature size: 3-8 feet indoors. Completely safe for cats and dogs.
Fun Fact: Traditionally used in Madagascar and South India, the Areca Palm is known for its clustered fronds that resemble bamboo, thriving in subtropical climates.
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