Looking like a large bushy parlour palm the Areca palm is a great choice if you need a dense tall specimen. Needing a little more care than the parlour or kentia palm but the result is a magnificent plant. Great if you have a bright spot that does not get too dry, avoid radiators.

Site: Bright indirect light to bright shade.

Temp: Average warmth. Best if it does not get too cold over the winter.

Water: Water really well in the growing season little over winter. Misting occasionally will help the leaves to look their best.

Feeding: A palm food appled every month or so over the growing season.

Tip: If any stems begin to die remove ASAP to stop any rot infecting the healthy stems adjacent.

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