Light: Indirect
Choose a bright position with filtered or indirect light. Protect from harsh direct summer sun. Only use lower light where the individual plant’s care profile says it is tolerated.
Memento Belfast
Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
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Feathery fronds with a full, leafy shape.
Also sold as Dypsis lutescens, this palm grows clusters of slender stems and arching fronds. Filtered light and a consistent watering routine help it settle into a room.
Meet Your Plant
- Botanical name: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (syn. Dypsis lutescens)
- Foliage: Fine, arching green fronds
- Growth: Clump-forming palm with multiple stems
- Pet safety: Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Keep plants out of reach to discourage chewing.
Plant Care
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Protect from harsh direct sunshine.
- Watering: Keep lightly moist while growing, letting the upper compost begin to dry before watering. Never leave it standing in water.
- Humidity: Appreciates humid air; dry rooms can contribute to brown tips.
- Temperature: Keep in a warm room away from cold draughts, radiators and frost.
- Feed: Feed sparingly during active growth, following the label.
What You Get
One living plant in the selected option. Leaf shape, colour and overall size vary naturally.
Good To Know
How not to kill your Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
We've created a personalised Grow Guide for your Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens). Just follow this easy guide and you & your new leafy mate will be loving life together!
Humidity: High
Keep away from drying radiators. Where this plant benefits from higher humidity, use a humidifier or suitable room conditions with ventilation. Routine misting is not a substitute for lasting humidity.
Watering: Moderate
Check the compost before watering. Water when the upper layer begins to dry, then let excess water drain away. Adjust to the plant, pot, light and season.
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