Description
This palms-tree is perfect for tropical summer gardens as it has elegant and feathery spathes) that add exotic flair to your landscape design. You can plant this decorative tree in front of a fence or building for a lovely privacy accent - or in an open area where it can create its own unique shade spot. Our areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens or Dypsis lutescens), also called the yellow butterfly palm and golden cane palm tree comes in many varieties with long vase life from 3 to 4 months. Choose from our selection cuttings and bunched pots, as well as selected gallon sizes, all available at very competitive prices in comparing to other retailers and wholesalers.
Special Features
Air purifying plants are best recommendation by NASA. It is the most popular air purifier, low maintenance and easy to care plant for homes, offices, etc. It grows well both indoors as well as outdoors. These air cleaning plants also work very well whether grown in soil or in a hanging plant basket.
Plant Specification
Plant Height: 11 inch (28 cm)
Plant Spread: 5 inch (13 cm)
Common Name: Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Madagascar Palm.
Maximum Height: Up to 7 feet
Flower Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: During late spring or early summer.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Essential Requirements to Keep Plant Healthy
Sunlight
-At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
Watering
-Water it when the dirt in the topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to the touch. Do not overwater or let the plant sit in water. Water it thoroughly during the summer months and reduce watering during winter and rainy season.
Soil
-The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Fertilizer
-Fertilize your Areca Palm with a standard houseplant fertilizer during the summer and at the beginning of spring. Fronds of the palm benefit from a good micronutrient rich fertilizer