Areca palm (Dypsis Lutescens)

Buying an Areca palm: the tropical golden palm for your home

The Areca palm, also known as the golden palm, Dypsis Lutescens or golden cane palm, is a tropical indoor palm that comes from the humid rainforests of South-East Asia. This popular houseplant is known for its graceful, feathery leaves and its strong air-purifying qualities. What many people do not realise is that an Areca palm is made up of several individual little palms growing together in one pot. That is what gives the plant its full, lush look and brings an instant tropical feel into your home.

Thanks to its elegant looks and relatively simple care, the Areca palm is one of the best-loved indoor palms. Whether you have a small flat or a spacious living room, there is always a size of golden palm that fits your home perfectly.

Why choose an Areca palm?

An Areca palm combines a tropical look with practical benefits for your home. That makes this indoor palm not just a beautiful eye-catcher, but a valuable addition to your living space.

Benefits of an Areca palm:

• Strongly air-purifying: helps filter harmful substances such as formaldehyde and xylene out of the air.
• Not toxic to people or pets: a safe choice for families with children, dogs and cats.
• Creates an instantly tropical, welcoming look in any room.
• Available in different sizes, from compact table plants to large indoor palms.
• Relatively easy to care for compared with many other palm varieties.
• A full shape, thanks to the several little palms that together form one plant.

Is the Areca palm toxic?

The Areca palm is not toxic to people or pets, which makes the golden palm a safe choice for households with small children or animals.

How big can a golden palm get?

Indoors, an Areca palm generally grows to between 1.5 and 2.5 metres tall. With enough room, plenty of indirect light and the right conditions it can grow taller still. In its natural habitat the Dypsis Lutescens reaches heights of up to 10 metres, but as a houseplant it stays considerably more compact.

Is the Areca palm an easy houseplant?

The Areca palm is a relatively easy houseplant. It makes no complicated demands and grows well as long as it gets enough indirect light and the potting soil stays slightly moist. That makes the golden palm suitable for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike.

Can the Areca palm stand outdoors?

An Areca palm can stand outdoors for a while during warm spells. Choose a sheltered spot in partial shade, out of direct sunlight and strong wind. As soon as the temperature drops below 15 °C it is wise to bring the golden palm back inside, as this tropical palm is not hardy.

How fast does an Areca palm grow?

In good conditions the plant produces new leaves regularly through the growing season. How fast it grows in the end depends on factors such as light, temperature, humidity and the room its roots have.

Is the Areca palm air-purifying?

The Areca palm is known as an air-purifying houseplant. Its large leaf surface helps filter certain harmful substances out of the air and contributes to a more pleasant indoor climate. That is why the golden palm is often chosen for living rooms, offices and other spaces where a healthy environment matters.

Caring for the Areca palm

The Areca palm is easy to care for as long as you keep a few basics in mind. This tropical indoor palm grows best in a spot with plenty of bright, indirect light. Keep the potting soil slightly moist without leaving the roots wet for long, and mist the leaves regularly to raise the humidity.

Want to know more about watering, pruning, repotting, plant food and preventing disease? Then take a look at our detailed Areca palm care page.

Shop your Areca palm at Green Bubble

Buying an Areca palm is easy at Green Bubble. We deliver our plants straight from the grower, so you can count on a fresh, healthy golden palm of real quality. Our unique Personal Plantshopper also gives you personal advice, and lets you pick your favourite XL specimen via WhatsApp.

Whether you are looking for a compact golden palm for a side table or a large Areca palm as a green eye-catcher in your home, Green Bubble always has a plant to suit. Browse our range and order your Areca palm today for a tropical feel at home.