Areca Palm - Indoor Palm Plant

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

✔ NASA-approved air purifier – Removes formaldehyde and xylene
✔ Dubai-proof – Thrives in bright apartments and offices
✔ Pet-friendly – Safe for cats and dogs (ASPCA-approved)
✔ Instant vacation vibes – Lush, arching fronds = instant Bali feels

🌱 Growth & Appearance

• Height: 1.5–2m indoors (perfect for bright corners)
• Fronds: Soft, feathery leaves (no sharp edges!)
• Growth rate: Fast in summer, slower in winter

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• AC-tolerant – Handles Dubai’s dry indoor air better than most palms
• Forgiving – Recovers quickly from occasional neglect
• Natural humidifier – Releases moisture into the air

☀️ Light & Location

• Best: Bright, indirect light (near east/west windows)
• Tolerates: Some direct morning sun
• Avoid: Dark corners (will stretch and thin out)

💦 Watering

• Summer: Water deeply 2–3 times/week
• Winter: Reduce to once weekly
• AC rooms: Mist leaves 2x/week to prevent browning

🌡️ Climate Tips

• Ideal temp: 18–28°C (standard UAE indoor range)
• Humidity hack: Group with other plants or use pebble tray

✂️ Maintenance

• Wipe leaves monthly with damp cloth
• Trim brown tips at an angle (follow natural leaf shape)
• Repot every 2–3 years in spring