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Dypsis lutescens - Areca Palm 19cm H90cm

Dypsis lutescens - Areca Palm 19cm H90cm

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A graceful, clumping palm with feathery fronds that tolerates indoor conditions well. Excellent for bright rooms and airy corners.

  • Full Botanical Name: Dypsis lutescens
  • Common Names: Areca Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Butterfly Palm
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Madagascar
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Tropical, humid lowlands with bright light and fast-draining soils

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates some gentle sun
  • Ideal Room: Large living rooms, offices, bright foyers
  • Feeding: Palm fertilizer every 6–8 weeks spring–summer
  • Humidity: Average–high
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–27°C (64–81°F)
  • Watering: Water when top 3–4 cm are dry; avoid soggy roots
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA. Still, any plant can cause mild GI upset if chewed; keep away from pets, reptiles/amphibians, and children. 
  • Soil Type: Peat-free, free-draining palm mix
  • Propagation: Division of clumps (nursery practice)
  • Eventual Height and Spread: Indoors 1.5–2.5 m; clumping 1–2 m wide
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Spider mites/scale—shower fronds; treat promptly
  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years; likes slightly snug pot
  • Pruning: Remove only fully brown fronds
  • Air Purification: Good transpiration adds humidity
  • Folklore: Symbol of tropical ease and wellbeing
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