Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 13 inch (33 cm) |
Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
Common Name | Golden Cane Palm, Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Madagascar Palm |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 7 feet |
Flower Colour | Yellow |
Bloom Time | During late spring or early summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Keep the plant indoor with bright indirect natural light or bright artifical light.
- Protect the plant from direct sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing areca plant.
Watering
- Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season (April – August) feed the Money plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not place your plant in bright direct sunlight it can burn the leaves of plant.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not overwater the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Areca Palm Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect light.
- Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Full to partial sunlight |
Watering | Moderately |
Soil | Nutrient-rich loamy soil |
Temperature | 20 to 35 degree Celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer |