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Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens, Arecaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden ColumbineAquilegia chrysantha
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Scarlet BuglerPenstemon barbatus
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Japanese AnemoneAnemone × hybrida
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Mammoth SunflowerHelianthus annuus Mammoth

Tropical palm and large sunflower compete intensely for light when grown together

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Areca Palm grow in?

Areca Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Areca Palm?

Good companions for Areca Palm include Golden Columbine, Scarlet Bugler, Japanese Anemone.

Design guilds with Areca Palm and see companion relationships visually.

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