Areca Palm

The Areca Palm, also known as the Golden Cane Palm or Butterfly Palm, is an evergreen clump-growing plant with graceful feather-shaped fronds. It is an easy-to-grow indoor palm, adding a tropical touch to your home, especially suited for screened patios and atriums.

Specifications:

• Common Names: Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Madagascar Palm
• Height: Up to 8 feet
• Flower Color: Yellow, blooms during late spring or early summer
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Plant Care:

• Sunlight: Full to partial sunlight
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained, chalky, loamy, sandy soil
• Temperature: 20 to 30°C
• Fertilizer: Use a palm fertilizer with micronutrients, potassium, and manganese.

Special Features:

• Popular indoor houseplant, reaching a height of 6-8 feet indoors and up to 25 feet outdoors.

Propagation:

• Propagated by seeds, separating offsets, or plant division.

Uses:

• Ornamental plant, adding a tropical feel to indoor spaces.

Ensure proper care by allowing the roots to fill the pot, using soil-based potting compost, avoiding unnecessary repotting, and protecting the plant from aerosol sprays. Areca Palm is sensitive to chemicals, so use palm-friendly insecticides if needed. This versatile palm is an excellent choice for bringing a touch of the tropics into your living space.