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If you have ever driven down an area with a warm stateside climate, you must have seen this plant. People also know these plants as butterfly palm, golden cane palm, and bamboo palm, but it is known originally as Areca palm.
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How to take care of Areca Palm If you have ever driven down an area with a warm stateside climate, you must have seen this plant. People also know these plants as butterfly palm, golden cane palm, and bamboo palm, but it is known originally as Areca palm. These attractive-looking, tall, clumping palms resemble bamboo and are native to the tropical region of Madagascar. Areca palm can be easily grown indoors and outdoors, making this plant species so popular. These can be found everywhere, from shopping malls and offices to households. Areca plants are also prevalent among air-purifying plants as they help remove toxic fumes from the air around them, and these star qualities make them so desirable. In addition, these are also non-toxic, so they are safe to be placed in an area accessible to children and pets like cats and dogs. Like different individuals have different needs to survive, different kinds of plants also have additional requirements to stay alive. since they require a balanced amount of hydration and sunlight in order to keep it healthy and prevent its roots from rotting. To help you out, Nurturing Green has brought to you a few essential tips that one shall keep in mind while growing an Areca palm: How to plant them? It is important to ensure that Areca palms are grown in well drained pots to prevent the roots from sitting in standing water. Peat moss or perlite can also be used in plant’s topsoil to improve water drainage. Soggy soil can cause the root of the plant to rot. These plants like bright but indirect and filtered sunlight. Thus, they need to be kept near a window or some other sunlight source when planted indoors. High humidity is essential for maintaining an Areca palm looking its best, and it does its best in average temperatures. How to take regular care of them? Like other Palms, Areca palms grow in moist soil, but excessive watering can cause the plant to die. It is advisable to let the soil dry in between watering. Collected rainwater or distilled water works best for them since they are sensitive to fluoridated water. These plants
require water-soluble fertilizers from spring to early fall. They grow relatively slow and prefer to be root bound, so they need repotting in a bigger pot once every two to three years. How to keep pests away? Outdoor palms are more likely to be pest infested. In such a case, you should remove the plant before it spreads to other plants since any treatment is not usually effective. Brown leaf tips appear in the plant due to dry air, which also sometimes indicates an infestation of spider mites or mealy bugs. An insecticidal soap can help eradicate such pests. These air-purifying plants should be moved to a more humid environment to ensure good health. Nurturing Green aims to provide plant enthusiasts with the necessary knowledge and equipment so that their plants never die and thrive all year. Nurturing Green offers high-quality plants and plant equipment to supplement your home garden and keep it green for extended periods, allowing you to become a confident plant parent. Buying a vibrant new indoor plant from Nurturing Green can bring new life into your home. Our team hopes to accomplish this by instilling in everyone a sense of responsibility for our environment. Bring home some precious little plants that are as delicate, positive, and lively as you are and let them brighten your life.
