Dypsis lutescens

Areca palm

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Clumping palm with arching golden-green fronds. Excellent air purifier. Thrives in bright indirect light and high humidity indoors. Grows slow in shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Areca palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Dypsis
Species Lutescens
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; produces orange-red fruits in tropics.
Leaf Color Yellow-green to emerald green stems and fronds.
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat, perlite, and compost.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity required; mist regularly to prevent brown tips.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer). Reduce in winter.

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Pruning

Remove brown/yellow fronds at the base to maintain appearance.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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