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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 Medium 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.

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.

Is your plant unwell?

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

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Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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Frequently asked questions about Areca palm / Dypsis lutescens

Areca palm (Goudpalm) op 230cm — XXLplant