Areca Palm

Areca Palm Holland (Chrysalidocarpus Dypsis Lutescens) Botanical name: Chrysalidocarpus Dypsis Lutescens Also known as, Golden Cane Palm Areca Palm Yellow Palm Areca Lutescens Butterfly Palm Bamboo Palm Areca Palm plants help in absorbing indoor air pollutants like Formalde. Trichlo. and Xyle. Areca Palm is an outstanding air-purifying indoor plant. Areca Palm Holland known as one of the best air purifying plants, after a scientific clean air study was completed by Wolverton and Nasa. Areca palm is a great indoor plant for beginners, as it is undemanding and very easy to maintain and grow. It requires indirect sunlight for a few hours a day and can be kept in a bright room. In Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Fall, this palm has a thirst which means you need to be prepared to water heavily and often during the height of Summer. If you have chosen the ideal spot mentioned in the “light” section above then you could be watering twice a week. Make sure there is proper water drainage in the bottom of the pots, as over-water can cause the plant to die quickly. Keep the soil moist by topping it with water when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried. The leaves are arched, 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in–9 ft 10 in) long, and pinnate, with 40-60 pairs of leaflets. It bears panicles of yellow flowers in summer. Offsets can be cut off when mature enough, as a propagation method. The Areca Palm is a relatively easy-care indoor house plant known by many names. Areca Palm grows 6–12 m (20–39 ft) in height. Multiple stems emerge from the base. Average warmth is required for growth so try to provide temperatures between 15°C – 25°C / 59 °F – 70°F. Take care not to allow it to get any colder than 10°C / 50°F to keep your plant healthy