ARECA PALM

• Scientific Name: Dypsis lutescens
• Common Names: Areca Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Butterfly Palm, Bamboo Palm, Yellow Palm

Description:

• This is a slender, clumping palm native to Madagascar, often grown as a houseplant or in landscapes with warm climates.
• It typically reaches heights of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) indoors and up to 20-40 feet (6-12 meters) outdoors.
• The defining feature is its feathery, bright green leaves with numerous narrow leaflets that gracefully arch outwards.
• The slender trunks are typically smooth and light brown or gray.

Uses:

• Houseplant: Primarily valued for its air-purifying properties, attractive foliage, and relatively low-maintenance needs. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and moist soil.
• Landscaping: Used in warm climates for borders, container plantings on patios, or as a grouped specimen plant.