Plant Bio

It is hard to believe that the areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) was once an endangered species. Drive down almost any street in a warm climate, and you are likely to see dozens of these tall, attractive, clumping palms that look a lot like bamboo. The palms have smooth, sometimes golden trunks that are reminiscent of bamboo clumps. Their fronds are narrow and full, almost like bamboo leaves. When grown outdoors, they are often used as a privacy screen. They also are commonly grown as houseplants. These palms are best planted in the spring, and they have a slow to moderate growth rate.

Plant Care

Pour 2 cups or 500ml every day only when the the soil begins to dry out. Do not over-water as it leads to root-rot. Water in early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler and direct sun will not cook off the moisture before it can seep down to the roots.

Sunlight

Direct or indirect sunlight 6 to 8 hours

Ambient

upto 40°C. Suitable for GCC's climate

Nutrients

NPK Fertilizer Tabs or Baby Bio Plant Food or Fast Green Fertilizer

Repotting

Re-pot into a bigger pot as the plant grows. Once a year