Dypsis lutescens
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, also known by its synonym Dypsis lutescens and as golden cane palm, areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm, or bamboo palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar and naturalized in the Andaman Islands, Thailand, Vietnam, Réunion, El Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands, southern Florida, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, and the Leeward Antilles. Its native names are rehazo and lafahazo.
Watering Guide
Watering guidance for Areca Palm.
How Often to Water?
Water your Areca Palm based on the season, climate and pot size.
How Much Water?
Watering amount varies by growth stage and season.

Check soil moisture before watering.

Watering Methods & Tips
Methods and reminders from this plant's watering guide.
Watering by Pot Type
Pot-specific adjustments from this plant's watering guide.




