Palm
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardDypsis lutescens
Sizes & Pricing
15 galFrom$130.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size20-35 feet × 10-15 feet
About Areca Palm
Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a clumping palm native to Madagascar, prized for its graceful, arching fronds of bright yellow-green leaflets carried on distinctive yellow-tinged canes. One of the most popular palms for tropical landscaping and indoor use, it forms dense, multi-stemmed clumps and adds a lush, feathery texture to any setting. Starting at $130.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Well-drained, Fertile, Acidic
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Grow areca palm in full sun to part shade. Young palms benefit from some afternoon shade until established; mature clumps thrive in full sun and perform best with 6+ hours of direct light daily.
Water
Water regularly to maintain consistently moist, well-drained soil. Areca palms are not drought-tolerant and need supplemental irrigation during dry periods in NE Florida. Avoid standing water, which causes root rot and potassium deficiency.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Fertilize three times per year with a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer high in potassium and magnesium to prevent the common yellowing and frizzle-top deficiency symptoms seen in Florida.
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Common questions
Is Areca Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Areca Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 20-35 feet × 10-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.