Buy Dypsis Lutescens - Areca Palm - Room Palm 20-40cm
Buy Areca Palm
The stem is like a number of reed-like green stems with light green pinnate leaves.
Do not place the Areca in a draught-free spot directly in the sun. Direct sunlight will cause damage to this tree.The Areca (Dypsis lutescens), also called Goudpalm, is an easy to care for palm tree with a strong air-purifying effect. Very graceful, it is very suitable for decorating homes and offices. If you would like a large beautiful palm in your room, choose the Areca, because it is also a fast grower.
The stem is like a number of reed-like green stems with light green pinnate leaves.
Do not place the Areca in a draught-free spot directly in the sun. Direct sunlight will cause damage to this tree.
The stem is like a number of reed-like green stems with light green pinnate leaves.
Do not place the Areca in a draught-free spot directly in the sun. Direct sunlight will cause damage to this tree.
| Minimum temperature | 0°c |
| Position | Light shade/sun |
| Watering | Regular watering |
| Comes from | Madagascar |
| Soil type | Mediterranean feeding ground |
| Full ground | No |
| Tub plant | Yes |
| Flowering period | N/A |
| Growth rate | Normal |
Most often the plant is around the minimum size. The height of the plant is always incl. pot height. Its actual height depends on the various sources of supply and how long the plant has been staying and growing in our stock environment.
A plant enhances the atmosphere much more and becomes more beautiful with a decorative pot that matches both the plant and its space. The recommended diameter of a pot for this Dypsis lutescens is 13 - 10 cm. This is not only an eye-pleasing proportion, but also makes caring for the plant more easy.
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Plants Encyclopedia
All interesting and necessary information about the Dypsis lutescens is found in our encyclopedia
Watering
The Areca should be watered once a week. The plant does not like wet feet. In the summer you should water the Areca once every 2 days. If you think the plant is too dry then you can put your finger in the ground and if your finger is wet then you do not need to water the plant if your finger is dry then you should water the plant.
Placement
This plant needs to be placed in a place where the sun shines a lot. The more sun, the faster its growth, but also the more moisture it needs.
Nutrition
Nutrition is very important for plants. We recommend the use of high quality Mediterranean nutrient tablets, which you simply press into the soil next to the plant. This will provide the plant with all the necessary nutrients and the plant will keep its dark green leaf colour.
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The Dypsis lutescens, areca palm is special
This palm has a strong air-purifying property, which makes it extra suitable for a living space or office space (more productivity!). It consists of all separate palm stems that come out of the clod, so it doesn't immediately look like a typical palm tree, but it really is one!
Frequently asked questions, FAQ
Is the Dypsis lutescens, Areca palm poisonous?
No. This is a safe palm to place in any room. Pets or children will not be bothered if they eat a leaf from this palm. It also has no spines, so they can't hurt themselves.
How high does the Arecapalm get?
In its natural warm sunny environment, this palm can grow to a height of 6-12m. In an average Dutch household it will most likely stop at about 2 - 3 meters.
How fast does the Goudpalm / Dypsis grow?
The Areca is not a very fast grower. At 3-6 centimetres a year under average conditions it stops.
Does the Dypsis lutescens also get flowers?
The Areca palm will not flower until it reaches a certain age or height. However, from a height that does not occur in living rooms, so your areca will not flower. However, in nature in warm climates this palm will have large yellow-green flowers.
Our plant sizes are determined by measuring the smallest plants up until the largest in a field with hundreds of plants. Because a plant is a natural product, it's possible a plant is a little smaller than the mentioned minimum size.
This deviation is 10cm maximum. In our guidelines we keep a margin of max. 10cm regarding the minimum size.
Note: when you order a plant that doesn't stay green in the winter, it's probably (when ordered during the winter months or the beginning spring season) smaller than the minimum size. This is not a problem in any case, because the plant will grow new branches or leaves and the minimum height will be reached within a short period. Your order will have the right size within a short time.
