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Areca palm

Dypsis lutescens · Areca palms · Palm family

Also known as: Golden Cane Palm · Butterfly Palm · Yellow Palm

Easy100–250cmPet-friendly
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Areca palm care at a glance

Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.

Water need
Medium
Light
Partial shade
Soil moisture
Evenly moist
Nutrients
Medium
Life cycle
Perennial

Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Areca palm

Possible pests on Areca palm include Spider mites, Scale insects, Whitefly and Mealybugs. A possible disease is Root rot. Areca palm is mildly toxic to humans.

Pest

  • Spider mites Medium
  • Scale insects Medium
  • Whitefly Medium
  • Mealybugs Low

Disease

  • Root rot Medium

Toxicity

  • Cyanogenic glycosides Low

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Frequently asked questions about Areca palm

Which pests affect Areca palm?
Possible pests on Areca palm include Spider mites, Scale insects, Whitefly and Mealybugs.
Which diseases affect Areca palm?
A possible disease is Root rot.
Is Areca palm toxic to cats and dogs?
Areca palm is mildly toxic to humans.
How much water does Areca palm need?
Areca palm has a moderate water requirement.
What light does Areca palm need?
Areca palm prefers to grow in partial shade.
Is Areca palm frost-hardy?
Areca palm is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.

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