Golden cane palm
Dypsis lutescens
#49 of the top 100
How to care
Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as the Areca Palm or Butterfly Palm, is a popular houseplant known for its feathery, arching fronds. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a warm, humid environment. This palm is relatively easy to care for, making it a favorite among indoor plant enthusiasts.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 4 m – 8 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m – 4 m
- Years
- 20 – 50
Preferred soil
Sand
Acidic
Neutral
Propagation
Offsets
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9b
-3.9°C – -1.1°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
Flowers
- Showy
- Yellow
Other names
- Areca palm
- Bamboo palm
- Butterfly palm
- Yellow palm
Botanical Synonyms
- Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Taxonomy
- Order
- Arecales
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Dypsis