Areca Palm, Chrysolidocarpus lutescens

FAMILY:
Arecaceae

ORIGIN:
Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:
Intermediate sized palm with multiple stems and arching fronds 6 ft. in length

CULTIVATION:
Bright indirect light; moist soil; use filtered water as the plant is sensitive to salts

PROPAGATION:
Offsets can be cut when mature enough

COMMENTS:
Slow growth; susceptible to spider mites