Description
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Areca smooth Palm or Butterfly palm with clustered stems, at first covered with yellow leaf bases.
The leaves, 1-2m long, have numerous slender, lance-shaped, usually yellow-green leaflets.
Light
Outdoors, Areca palms like bright, filtered sunlight but they also tolerate full sun. Indoors,
Areca smooth palms do best with bright light exposure from a south- or west-facing window.
Soil
Outdoor Areca palms do best in rich, slightly acidic soil with very good drainage.
For potted indoor plants, choose a well-draining, peat-based potting mix, ideally a potting mix specially formulated for palms.
Water
Areca palms prefer moist but well-draining soil.
They don’t like their soil to dry out completely in between waterings.
Check weekly with a moisture meter to see if the soil is approaching dry and water as needed.
Light
Outdoors, Areca palms like bright, filtered sunlight but they also tolerate full sun. Indoors, Areca palms do best with bright light exposure from a south- or west-facing window.
Soil
Outdoor Areca palms do best in rich, slightly acidic soil with very good drainage.
For potted indoor plants, choose a well-draining, peat-based potting mix, ideally a potting mix specially formulated for palms.
Water
Areca palms prefer moist but well-draining soil.
They don’t like their soil to dry out completely in between waterings.
Check weekly with a moisture meter to see if the soil is approaching dry and water as needed.
bears yellow flowers in panicles to 60cm long. Height 9m, Spread 6m. Native of Madagascar.
| Plant Type |
Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) |
| Common Names |
Butterfly Palm, Areca Smooth Palm |
| Overall Height |
4.9-6.6 feet (1.5-2.0m) |
| Pot Material |
GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) |
| Pot Dimensions |
15.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches (40x40x40 cm) |
| Outdoor Light Preference |
Bright, filtered sunlight; tolerates full sun |
| Indoor Light Preference |
Bright light from south- or west-facing window |
| Soil Type |
Rich, slightly acidic, well-draining (peat-based for indoor) |
| Watering Guidelines |
Keep soil moist, avoid complete drying between waterings |
| Native Region |
Madagascar |
