How to Care for Dypsis lutescens

Korean name: 아레카야자

This palm features soft, feathery leaves that create a tropical atmosphere. It acts as a natural humidifier by supplying moisture to the air.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Madagascar
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: palm, tropical, humidifier, air purifier

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity (over 50%)
• Temperature: 18~30°C
• Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer once a month from spring to summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Dypsis lutescens?

Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Dypsis lutescens?

It likes Bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining potting mix..

Is Dypsis lutescens safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Dypsis lutescens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~30°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity (over 50%). Fertilise Liquid fertilizer once a month from spring to summer..