Areca Palm Indoor Plant

 

Other common names bamboo palm                                 Synonyms Areca lutescens Chrysalidocarpus lutescens                                 Family Arecaceae   Details D. lutescens is an evergreen palm forming a cluster of erect stems to 8m in height, bearing arching pinnate leaves to 2m in length, with linear leaflets, and panicles of small yellow flowers in summer	Characteristics Foliage Evergreen Habit Bushy  Size Ultimate height 4-8 metres Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres Time to ultimate height 20-50 years	Soil Loam Moisture Well-drained Soil Loam pH  Acid, Neutral
How to grow Cultivation Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter                     Propagation Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25ºC Suggested planting locations Architectural Patio & Container Plants	Sunlight Partial Shade Aspect North-facing or East-facing Exposure Sheltered