Gold palm (Areca palm) - Dypsis lutescens - Ø21cm - ↕110cm

Dypsis lutescens (Gold palm / Areca palm)

Appearance of the plant

Graceful, feathery leaves in a fresh green color

Several thin stems that together form a full, airy bunch

In pots usually 120–200 cm tall, but can grow up to 6 metres in the wild

Location

Bright spot with lots of indirect sunlight

Also tolerates partial shade, but grows less quickly there

Avoid prolonged exposure to bright midday sun

Water requirement

Keep the potting soil slightly moist, but allow the top layer to dry briefly before watering again

Water regularly in summer; water a little more sparingly in winter

Likes higher humidity, occasional misting helps prevent brown leaf tips

Winter hardiness

Not winter hardy, only suitable as a houseplant

Fun fact: The Dypsis lutescens ranks high in NASA's Clean Air Study as an air purifier, helping to filter formaldehyde and benzene, among other things, from the air.