Dypsis lutescens
Areca Palm
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Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Description
Slow-growing, clumping palm that is typically seen as an indoor potted plant. Although they generally grow to be 6' tall indoors, they can reach 28' tall in their native environment of Madagascar. They naturally form clumps of trunks that can reach up to 20' wide.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Blooming
Blooms small, 3-petaled flowers.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Growth
Yellow palms grow best with sun or partial shade. In areas where Dypsis is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors as houseplants, or in a warm greenhouse. Yellow palms work well as ornamentals in tropical and subtropical areas.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring at 79F (26C). Yellow palms can also be propagated from rooted suckers.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Pest
Dypsis is vulnerable to a number of pests including whiteflies, scale insects, mealybugs, and spider mites. Young plants are particularly prone to fungal leaf spots. Butt rot, false smut, and bud rot are also problems, but mainly affect outdoor plants.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Interesting facts
Yellow Palms are native to forests with high rainfall in Madagascar and nearby islands. There are 20 known species.
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - Soil and irrigation
Dypsis grows best in soil that is fertile, moist, and well-draining. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter. Spring is a good time to pot on or top dress plants.
