ARECA

It is commonly called “Areca” or “Palma Amarela”, although its scientific name is “Chrisalidocarpus Lutescens”, endemic to Madagascar, it belongs to the Arecaceae family, because its leaves are characterized by a greenish-yellow tone. It is a large palm tree that crowns the trunk with large leaves. We can have them indoors and outdoors, used to decorate warm areas, since they do not tolerate low temperatures well, maximum 8 ° C, or direct sunlight.

Out of curiosity this palm usually has brown tips, giving the feeling that we will not take good care of it, but no, this is just an indication that there is not enough moisture in the environment, so you only need a spray to add. a little water to the leaves.

CARE FOR YOUR PALM TREES

Las Palmeras can be had both indoors and outdoors. There are varieties that are better adapted to the outdoors or garden, and there are others better adapted to live indoors and in pots.

Indoors

- Plants in general prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, it will always be preferable next to a window, on a balcony or on a terrace.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. It is advisable to put a layer of engraving on the bottom of the pot.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus.

- Irrigation has to be every 3 or 4 days, before making sure that the substrate is dry, excess water is not good.

Outside

- There are palm trees that prefer direct sun and others prefer more shady areas, it is also very important to take into account the climate of the place where you live, there are palm trees well adapted to low temperatures and other palm trees that prefer warmer climates.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. Water puddles are not good for plants in general.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus, Compost or Manure would be enough.

- Irrigation, as the palm tree is on the ground and being more intense than in a pot, it can be one watering a week.

- A preventive treatment against diseases with repeated spraying 3 or 4 times a year allows to keep some species of palm trees safe from possible pests.