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Desert Palm
Close-up of the rust-brown embossed pot and palm stems
Close-up of an Areca Palm frond
Care guide

Desert Palm

Areca Palm in a rust-brown embossed pot.

LightBright, indirect
WaterEvery 5 to 7 days
Best spotBright living room
Care levelModerate

Where to put it

A bright living room or majlis corner where the fronds can arch freely. Keep it away from doors and strong AC airflow.

Light

Bright indirect light. Harsh direct sun turns the fronds yellow.

Watering

Keep the soil lightly moist. Water when the surface starts to dry, about every five to seven days, and do not let it dry out completely.

Feeding

Liquid feed once a month in spring and summer.

If something looks wrong

  • Brown tips. Dry air. Mist the fronds two or three times a week.
  • Yellow fronds. Too much direct sun or irregular watering.
  • Whole frond browning. Old fronds do this. Cut them off at the base.

Pets: Safe for cats and dogs.

the only one that is pet safe

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