Learn All About Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutescens) with our Guide
Native to Madagascar, the Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutescens) is part of the Aceraceae family. Although it has a slow to moderate growth rate, this graceful plant can reach heights of ten feet indoors. However in its natural habitat it can reach up to 35 feet! With feathery leaves and an elegant shape, this is a popular living room and office plant.
Light |
Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) require a bright but indirect light. Too much sunlight can burn its fine leaves. |
Watering |
Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) require watering approximately once a week in Spring/Summer or when the 2 inches of soil are dry. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely, and decrease watering in the winter months. |
Humidity |
Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) love humidity which is why they are a great bathroom option. Alternatively misting them frequently will boost humidity and keep the leaves healthy. |
Temperature |
Provide temperatures of 18-24c for your Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) to thrive. |
Fertilizer |
Feed your Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) monthly throughout Spring/Summer and stop during Winter months. |
Toxicity |
Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) is not toxic and can be in the company of pets or small children. |
Additional Care Information |
The leaves of the Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) are touch sensitive which means they do not being handled as the oils from our hands can destroy the leaves. It is best not to touch the plant other than for maintenance or trimming of dried leaves. |
Troubleshooting |
If a few leaves go brown this could simply be that the your Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) needs maintaining, as the older lower leaves will die off to make room for new ones. In this case just trim off the browning leaves. If you find that the majority of the plant is going brown however, this is a sign of overwatering. Lack of shine and dry brown tips on the leaves means Areca Palms (Dypsis Lutescens) needs more humidity. To help please mist more often. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.