Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutescens) - A Wholesale Live Plant From Madagascar

Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutescens) - A Wholesale Live Plant From Madagascar

Areca palm is a beautiful low maintenance plant that has become one of the most popular indoor house plants because it’s easy to grow and a great oxygen producer.wholesale live plant chrysalidocarpus lutescens areca palm It is also very well adapted to outdoor use and can be planted in the landscape for instant green privacy. Often used in hedge rows or along fence lines to block out unwanted views.

The Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutescens) is native to Madagascar and grows in clumps with slender, curved stems and feathery arching fronds that look like bamboo leaves.wholesale live plant chrysalidocarpus lutescens areca palm It is a tropical plant that can withstand cold temperatures and light frosts but does best in warm, humid climates. When grown outdoors in zone 10 and up it can reach 30 feet tall in a sunny location, but when kept indoors it can be much shorter and easily manageable.

This plant is a great houseplant because it is adaptable to a variety of light conditions and doesn’t require much water or fertilizer. It is very easy to care for, just keep the potting soil moist and it will thrive. It will do best in bright indirect light with a little shade but can also tolerate lower lighting conditions and will be less active if placed in a dark room. Fertilizing every other week during the growing season with an organic or chemical fertilizer will help your plant maintain a strong healthy appearance. This plant requires a good amount of humidity to do well so misting or using a humidity pebble tray are both great methods to add moisture and improve air quality for your Areca Palm.

Often referred to as the Butterfly Palm or Golden Cane Palm, this is a common sight in many Florida landscapes where it can be found in hedgerows and plantings throughout residential areas. When planted in a hedging row or in a privacy screen it can create a solid wall of green to block out unwanted views.

When used in the landscape Areca palms can be a very attractive and affordable option for a privacy screening or just to add some tropical style to the garden or home. This is a popular choice for tropical gardens in our area as it offers a different aesthetic than the more stately and towering species of palms.

While this is a beautiful plant, it is not without its detractors, and it can be difficult to grow in certain situations or with other landscaping criteria. However, if you can get past its shortcomings it is a great plant to consider and one of the most popular in the South.

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