Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a beautiful native palm tree from Madagascar. Arecas are common ornamental indoor plants used in offices, institutions and homes from NYC to Singapore. Landscape designs for subtropical and tropical regions most always include Arecas.
Sadly, the Areca is endangered and very rare in its natural habitat Madagascar.
The Areca palm is a low maintenance plant and a rapid grower. If you grow this tropical plant as a house plant it brings an exotic touch into your home and purifies the air. The Areca is consistently rated among the best houseplants for removing all indoor air toxins.
See NKO blog Breath Green post:
http://kauailandscaping.blogspot.com/2010/08/breathe-green.html
In a natural landscape installation Areca Palms grows in clump formation that can reach 20 feet or more in height with a spread of 5-10 feet. It is usually grows much smaller when contained indoors. The Areca Palm reproduces readily from young seeds and by divisions of clumps. Industry experts say Arecas are the most cultivated nursery palm tree.
Mature Arecas have smooth, bamboo-like trunks and grown naturally into attractive arching feather palm fronds. Young plants have reedy stems and are great for indoors. In spring and summer a small creamy yellow flower appears followed by small pale orange fruits.
Areca Palms are a wonderful addition to any decor and look lovely in any landscape. In Hawaii they are great options for hedges providing privacy, low maintenance and lush appearance.
At NKO Nursery in Hanapepe we have a beautiful selection of Areca Palms. Come visit Flora in the nursery.
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