🌴 Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens / Butterfly Palm)

The Areca Palm is a graceful, tropical palm admired for its feathery, arching fronds and lush, vibrant green foliage. Its elegant, upright form makes it an excellent indoor statement plant, adding a touch of tropical paradise to living rooms, offices, or bright corners.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal: Bright, indirect light to promote healthy growth

• Tolerates: Medium light, but growth may slow

• Avoid: Direct sunlight (can scorch leaves) and very low light (can cause yellowing or stunted growth)

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy

• Frequency: Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry

• Tip: Avoid letting the plant sit in water; use filtered or rainwater if possible, as Areca Palms are sensitive to salts in tap water

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Well-draining, rich potting mix (peat-based with perlite or sand works well)

• Pot: Medium to large pots with drainage holes; palms prefer slightly tight root space but need good drainage

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength

• Avoid: Over-fertilizing, which can burn roots and cause leaf tip browning

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Remove yellowing or brown fronds to maintain appearance

• Repot: Every 2–3 years or when root-bound; palms prefer slightly snug pots

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally if air is dry

• Temperature: 18–28°C (65–82°F); sensitive to drafts and temperatures below 15°C (59°F)

✅ Why Choose Areca Palm?

• Tropical Elegance: Arching fronds add a lush, exotic feel to any space

• Air-Friendly: Known for improving indoor air quality

• Versatile Placement: Suitable for living rooms, offices, or bright corners

• Moderate Maintenance: Thrives with consistent watering, indirect light, and occasional feeding