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Areca Palm: Popular Butterfly Palm for Indoor Tropical Vibes

About Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens. Multiple reed-like stems with feathery fronds (40–60 leaflets each). Indoors 6–8 ft; outdoors 25 ft. Nicknamed Butterfly Palm for arching fronds.

Care

Bright indirect light.
Keep soil evenly moist.
High humidity.
Lower fronds yellow and drop naturally—trim them.

Note

Often declines over time indoors despite good care.

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