Areca lutescens
bamboo palm
An evergreen palm forming a cluster of erect stems to 8m in height, bearing arching pinnate leaves to 2m in length, with linear leaflets, and panicles of small yellow flowers in summer
Other common names
areca palmbutterfly palm
see morecane palm
golden yellow palm
golden-feather palm
Madagascar palm
yellow butterfly palm
yellow palm
Synonyms
Dypsis lutescensAreca lutescens
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Madagascar
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite, mealybugs, thrips and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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