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Package- A healthy Areca Palm Plant (Without pot)

Plant Description:

Common Name- Areca palm, Bamboo palm, Cane palm, Butterfly Palm

Scientific Name-Dypsis lutescens

Family- Arecaceae

Origin- Eastern Madagascar

Areca Palm is an evergreen perennial, most popularly grown as a houseplant for its lush green foliage. It is a low maintenance plant and easy to care.

Benefits/Uses-Absorb toxic substances from the air and purify the air. It is mainly used for decorative purpose for its vibrant green, soft foliage.

Growing Conditions-

1. Soil- A well-drained peat based soil mix is suitable for growing areca palm.

2. Watering- Areca palm needs moist soil for proper growth .It is sensitive to overwatering. Watering should be done when the top inch of soil become dry. During the winter months reduce watering to avoid overwatering.

3. Temperature-Areca Palm prefers temperature range between 18°C - 24°C. They can tolerate slightly lower temperature but may suffer if exposed to a temperature below 13°C.

4. Humidity-It prefers a humid environment with an approximate humidity range between 50%- 60%.

5. Light requirements-This plant thrive in bright indirect light .It prefers a spot with filtered sunlight. Insufficient light can cause the plant to become leggy and growth is also reduced.

6. Fertilization-Water soluble liquid houseplant fertilizer can be applied once in every 4 weeks during spring and summer months.

7. Flowering- Areca palms blooms mainly in summer. It produces small, bright yellow coloured flowers.

8. Important Diseases- 

Root rot- Overwatering and poorly drained soil can cause root rot problem. Symptoms include yellowing fronds, reduced growth and a foul smell from the soil.

Wilt- Fungus causes yellowing and wilting of leaves. Affected fronds develop brown and black streaks.

Leaf tip burn- This can be caused by overwatering, under watering, chilled air, compacted roots, poor soil conditions.

9. Important Pests- Areca Palms are more prone to attack by mealy bugs and red spider mites. Mottled yellowish leaves, webbing between leaves are a sign of the presence of spider mites. 

To get rid of spider mites use a showerhead to spray neem oil with water underside of the leaves.

Apply rubbing alcohol, neem oil or chemical insecticide containing Thiamethoxam to control mealy bugs.

10. Pruning- Areca palm is a low maintenance plant and easy to care. Repot the plant in every couple of years in fresh potting medium. Prune occasionally only to remove Browned frond or diseased and damaged canes.

11. Propagation- Propagation of areca palm can be done by Root division. It can be done anytime of the year but spring time is preferable as stronger plants can be grown during spring.