Areca Palm XL in Black Ceramic Pot 2 to 2.5m

🌿 Areca Plant Overview

The Areca Palm XL, this plant is also known as the Areca plant or Dypsis lutescens, it is a graceful tropical plant cherished for its lush, feathery fronds and air-purifying qualities. It's a favorite among indoor gardeners and landscape designers alike.

🌱 Botanical Profile

• Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens (formerly Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)

• Common Names: Butterfly palm, golden cane palm, yellow palm, bamboo palm

• Family: Arecaceae

• Native Region: Madagascar

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight indoors; tolerates partial to full sun outdoors

• Temperature: Thrives in warm environments (18–24°C); sensitive to cold

• Soil: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.1–6.5)

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings

• Humidity: Loves high humidity—mist leaves regularly or place on a pebble tray

🌿 Appearance & Growth

• Fronds: Arching, narrow, bamboo-like leaves that grow in dense clusters

• Height:

  • Indoors: Up to 7–8 feet

  • Outdoors: Can reach 30 feet in ideal conditions

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate—about 6–10 inches per year

🌼 Flowering & Benefits

• Bloom Time: Summer

• Flowers: Small, pale yellow, and inconspicuous

• Air Purification: Ranked among the top air-purifying plants by NASA studies

• Uses: Ideal for indoor décor, privacy screens, and tropical landscaping

🛠️ Care Tips

• Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a balanced palm fertilizer

• Avoid direct sunlight indoors to prevent leaf scorching

• Repot only when rootbound—typically every 2–3 years

• Clean dusty fronds by gently rinsing in the shower