Dypsis lutescens - Areca Palm - Floor Plant
The Areca palm, also known as Dypsis lutescens or the butterfly palm, is a graceful and versatile tropical plant that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any indoor space. With its slender, feathery fronds that cascade delicately from a central stem, the Areca palm exudes a sense of airiness and refinement, making it a popular choice for both home and office environments. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this palm variety is prized for its air-purifying qualities, effectively removing toxins from the air and promoting a healthier indoor environment. Easy to care for and tolerant of various light conditions, the Areca palm is a perfect choice for plant enthusiasts of all levels, bringing a slice of paradise into any room it graces.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Dypsis lutesce
- Common Name(s): Areca Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Bamboo Palm
- Family: Arecaceae
- Native Range: China and Vietnam
Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light
- Water: Reasonably drought tolerant once established, water when top inch of soil is dry, less in the winter
- Humidity: Basic household humidity
- Temperature: 50-85F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
- Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer
- Propagation: Stem Cuttings
- Growth: Slow, upright
- Common Pests: Look out for scale
- Toxicity: non-toxic