The Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is one of the most popular and favorite house plants palms. It is rare in its natural habitat, but commonly cultivated as a house plant.

Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens can be placed in any area in your home. You can use it as a focal point in your house, or you can fill a corner with this plant. It will create a great look and tropical mood in any room wihout obscuring the view.

Having the Areca palm inside can help to improve air quality and clean indoor air. It is a very good humidifier that adds moisture to the air. The palm is known for releasing copious amount of water into the air and removing all environmental toxins.

Some people believe that the Areca palm is one of the easiest palm to grow indoors. Actually it requires moderate maintenance to look pretty.

The well-known house plant is needed to be placed in a sunny location. The bright indoor environment is important for this plant. You can place it near south window.

The Areca Palm requires proper watering. The soil should be damp, but not wet. If the soil dries out completely, it will wilt. If there is not enough water, some of its fronds will turn yellow. Water it once a week in winter and more in summer.

Dypsis lutescens requires constant humidity. To provide the moisture, mist the leaves regularly.

Fertilize your tropical plant on a regular schedule. This exotic plant is sensitive to spider mite, check the crown for the bugs constantly.

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