ARECA PALM
The Areca Palm is a graceful easy care plant that will instantly add a tropical vibe to your chosen space.
Your Areca Palm will not like being allowed to dry out completely nor will it enjoy being waterlogged. Allow the top 5 to 10cm of soil to dry out and follow our General Watering Tips below.
Areca Palm's like lots of bright indirect light. They can tolerate some direct light as long as it is filtered through blinds or curtains.
Feed once a month with a standard houseplant feed during the Spring and Summer months.
A well draining potting mix is ideal for your Areca Palm. Visit our soil bar and add perlite, bark and horticultural sand to a standard potting mix.
Normal household temperatures are fine but protect from cold draughts.
Your Areca Palm will love higher humidity. You can achieve this by grouping plants together, using a humidifier, or placing the pot on a pebble tray with water.
Considered toxic to an animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.