CATEGORY– Palm

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 5 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light or partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet indoors; up to 20 feet outdoors
3.Leaves Color – Light green, arching feathery fronds
4.Flowers – Small yellow flowers in branching clusters; may produce yellowish fruit
5.Type – Indoor, outdoor (tropical gardens, patios, balconies)
6.Feed – Liquid seaweed or palm fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
7.Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with cocopeat or sand
9.Sunlight – Bright indirect light; avoid harsh afternoon sun indoors
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); avoid frost and cold drafts

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a well-draining pot or partially shaded garden bed.
2.Place the sapling (with net pot) at the center.
3.Surround it with enriched potting soil and gently firm it in.
4.Water thoroughly after planting and keep in a bright, humid location.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dypsis lutescens
2.Common names: Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Yellow Palm
3.Hindi: एरेका पाम (Areca Palm)
4.Tamil: எரேகா பாம் (Erēkā Pām)
5.Telugu: అరేకా పామ్ (Arekā Pām)
6.Kannada: ಅರೇಕಾ ಪಾಮ್ (Arekā Pām)
7.Marathi: अरेका पाम (Arekā Pām)
8.Malayalam: അറേക്ക പാം (Arekka Pām)