Moderate to Fast. Up to 20-30 ft tall and 15-25 cm
Cold Tolerance:
up to 1 degrees C)
Plant origin
Dypsis lutescens is a medium-sized palm that can grow up to 20-30 feet tall in its natural habitat. It has a slender trunk that is light green to yellowish in color and is ringed with leaf scars. The leaves are pinnate and can be up to 8 feet long. They are composed of numerous leaflets that are bright green in color and have a feathery appearance.
Areca palms prefer bright, indirect light, but can also tolerate some direct sunlight. They do not grow well in low-light conditions.
Areca palms like to be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it’s important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is not sitting in standing water.
Areca palms prefer temperatures between 18-35 C and high humidity levels. They are not tolerant of frost or cold temperatures.
Areca palms require regular maintenance, including pruning dead or damaged leaves, fertilization, and repotting as needed. They are also susceptible to pests such as spider mites and mealybugs, so it’s important to monitor them for signs of infestation.
Dypsis lutescens, also known as the areca palm or golden cane palm, is native to Madagascar, an island country off the southeastern coast of Africa. The plant was first described and named by the French botanist, Henri Baillon, in 1884.
Dypsis lutescens grows as an understorey plant in rainforests, often forming dense thickets. It was introduced to cultivation in the 1870s and has since become a popular ornamental plant worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions
Ability to grow well in indoor or outdoor settings. It is commonly used in landscaping, as a houseplant, and as a cut foliage for floral arrangements.
Medicinal Uses
Dypsis lutescens has also been used traditionally in Madagascar for medicinal purposes, including the treatment of fevers, headaches, and dysentery. The plant has also been used for thatching roofs, making baskets, and as a food source for people and livestock.
Dypsis lutescens is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and is considered an important commercial plant.
