Dypsis lutescens
areca palm or bamboo palm
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: good potting compost
- Rate of growth: slow growing
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 35cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
A graceful, attractive palm with closely growing upright stems and long arching linear leaves, that makes a handsome focal point for any room. Still one of the most popular houseplants and it’s easy to see why as it is so versatile and easy to look after.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from. - Home care: Water regularly through the growing season with soft water or rain water but let the surface of the soil dry out slightly before rewatering. Reduce watering through the winter months. These plants need humidity so mist the leaves regularly, or stand on a tray of damp pebbles. Although they like a warm atmosphere don't place it near a radiator or heat source, and choose a brightly lit spot but not in direct sun.
Goes well with...
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Stone ribbed speckle plant pot - green
Ø20.5 × H20cm
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Baby Bio drip feeders - pack of 4
4 × 40ml
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Copper plated plant mister
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Baby bio leaf shine
200ml
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Galvanised cylinder pot
Ø20.5 × H25cm
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Plantsmith beautifying leaf shine spray
500ml
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Round plant pot - white
Ø7 × H6cm
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Houseplant watering indicator
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Herringbone zinc metal pot
Ø13.5 × H14.5cm
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Plantsmith houseplant feed and tonic
500ml
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Plantsmith houseplant perfecting care mist
500ml
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Oslo standing planters mink grey - set of 2
Ø26 × H26cm & Ø32 × H32cm
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Oslo standing planters fir green - set of 2
Ø26 × H26cm & Ø32 × H32cm