Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens), 120 cm tall in a 24 cm nursery pot

Close-up of the leaves of the Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens)

Lower part of the Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) with its nursery pot

Areca palm, 120 cm, in a white ceramic planter in a bright living room

Dimensions of the Areca palm: 120 cm tall, pot ø24 cm

Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) 120 cm tall, pot ø24 cm

Dypsis lutescensHeight 120 cmPot ø24 cm

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Delivered safely in our own plant box
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€54,95

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Pet-friendly

Order now? Usually delivered within 4 to 5 working days

Free delivery from €99, otherwise €6,95

Pros and cons

According to our plant experts

Pro: Not toxic to cats and dogs.
Pro: Airy shape with feathery leaves on yellow-green stems.
Pro: Nice size for living room, bedroom or workspace.
Con: Sensitive to dry air, which gives it brown tips.
Con: Wants an evenly moist root ball, so water regularly.

Details

Airy areca palm of 120 cm with feathery leaves on yellow-green stems. An indoor palm that is safe for cats and dogs.

Type: Dypsis lutescens · Height: 120 cm (including nursery pot) · Pot size: ø24 cm

The areca palm or golden cane palm (Dypsis lutescens) has gently arching, feathery leaves in vivid green on slender stems with a yellow-green tint. Together they give the palm an airy, graceful shape. This plant is 120 cm tall including nursery pot and comes in a ø24 cm pot, a nice size for the living room, a bedroom or a workspace where you want a tropical feel.

Give it a bright spot without direct sunlight; it also grows in semi-shade, only more slowly. Keep the potting soil slightly moist and prevent the roots from standing in water. In winter it can do with a little less. A pleasant palm for homes with pets, because according to the ASPCA it is not toxic to cats and dogs. It comes in the nursery pot; you choose a decorative pot separately.

Delivery

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How your plant arrives in one piece

Fresh from the greenhouse
Your plant does not sit in a warehouse for weeks. The grower only takes it out of the greenhouse after you order and prepares it straight away.
Packed securely
In a box made for plants. Plant and soil are secured and a protective sleeve keeps the leaves intact, so nothing shifts on the way.
Protected from heat and frost
Is it very hot or freezing outside? Then we add a cold pack or heat pack to the box, so the weather doesn't affect your plant on the way.
The right carrier for every size
Smaller plants are delivered by PostNL or DHL. The very largest plants travel upright on a pallet with a specialist carrier.
You know exactly when it arrives
As soon as your plant is on its way, you receive track & trace by email, so you can make sure someone is home and, for a large plant, someone to help carry it in.

When will your plant arrive?

4–5working days after you order

Free delivery from €99, otherwise €6,95

Something wrong after all?

If your plant arrives damaged, send us a few photos as soon as possible. We'll send you a replacement free of charge, and you don't need to return anything.

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Type: Plant

Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) 120 cm tall, pot ø24 cm

€54,95 EUR

Usually delivered within 2 - 5 working days

Order today and your plant usually arrives within 4 to 5 working days.

Shipped protected

In a box made for plants, with a cold pack or heat pack in extreme weather.

Grown in Europe

Direct from specialist growers in the Netherlands, Belgium and southern Europe.

More than 300 large plants

From indoor palm to olive tree, up to 3 metres tall.

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All about

The Areca palm dossier

Dypsis lutescens

The Areca palm comes from Madagascar, where it grows in groups along rivers. It owes its name gold palm to the golden yellow glow on the leaf stems.

With its full, feather-like leaves, the Areca has been one of the most popular palms for the home for generations, and is also a natural air freshener.

Light

Water

Growth rate

Care Moderate care

Pet-friendly Yes

Height 100 - 230 cm

The care year

little to plenty

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Placement and light

The Areca likes a lot of indirect light: close to the window but without bright afternoon sun is perfect. Too dark produces thin, weak growth.

Keep the temperature above 15 degrees, avoid cold drafts and give it space: its leaves fan out widely.

Water and feeding

Keep the root ball slightly moist during the growing season; water about twice a week in summer. In winter, the soil is allowed to dry slightly in between. The Areca is more sensitive to drying out than most palms.

Spray the leaves regularly, especially in winter, and feed every two weeks from April to September.

Is something wrong with your Areca palm?

Brown leaf tips are the classic Areca signal of dry air or too little water. Yellow leaves indicate too much water or too bright sunlight. It is normal for a bottom leaf to wither occasionally. Spider mites can strike in dry air; spraying keeps it away.

Yellow leaves Brown tips Drooping leaves Pests

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Repotting and pot choice

Repot the Areca every two to three years in the spring, in a pot that is one size larger. Keep the root ball as intact as possible and ensure good drainage. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.

Toxic to pets?

The Areca palm is not poisonous to cats and dogs. Even a cat that nibbles on the leaves is not at risk. Together with the Kentia, this is the animal-friendly palm for your home.

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Growth and size

The Areca grows steadily: new stems are added every season, making the plant increasingly full. Our XXL specimens are already a full, mature oasis in themselves.

See the complete Golden Palm guide

Frequently asked questions about Dypsis lutescens

The questions we're asked most about this plant. Can't find yours? Our plant experts are happy to help.

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How big does an areca palm grow?

Indoors an areca palm can exceed 2 metres after a number of years, although it grows steadily indoors. This areca palm is 120 cm tall on delivery including nursery pot, in a ø24 cm pot, and also gets wider through new stems.

Where is the best place for an areca palm?

In a bright spot without direct sunlight, for example in the living room or bedroom not too far from the window. Semi-shade is possible, but then it grows more slowly. Keep it out of draughts and away from the heating.

How often should you water an areca palm?

Keep the potting soil slightly moist: in summer often once a week, in winter a little less. First feel whether the top few centimetres are dry. Water left standing in the pot makes the roots rot.

Is an areca palm toxic to cats and dogs?

No. According to the ASPCA, the areca palm is not toxic to cats and dogs. So you can place it without worry in a home with pets.

Why are the leaves of my areca palm turning yellow or brown?

Yellow or brown leaves are often caused by a root ball that is too wet or actually too dry, strong sun or dry air. A single old leaf turning yellow is normal. After the move it may also briefly let a few leaf tips discolour.

How is a 120 cm areca palm delivered?

The areca palm travels upright in its own plant box, with the crown in a paper sleeve and the pot secured. Large plants are delivered by our own courier, and in frost or heat a heat pack or cold pack is included. If the plant arrives damaged, send us photos and we will arrange a solution.

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Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) 120 cm tall, pot ø24 cm

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