CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 4 to 8 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, feather-like fronds
4.Flowers – Small yellow flowers in clusters (rarely blooms indoors)
5.Type – Indoor ornamental palm
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; avoid waterlogging
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with organic matter
9.Sunlight – Indirect bright light
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-draining pot with adequate depth.
2.Use a peat-based, fertile potting mix.
3.Place the sapling in the center, cover roots gently with soil, and press firmly.
4.Water lightly and keep in a bright spot with indirect light.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dypsis lutescens
2.Common names: Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Yellow Palm
3.Hindi: अरेका पाम (Areka Pām)
4.Tamil: அரேகா பாம் (Arekā Pām)
5.Telugu: అరికా పామ్ (Arikā Pām)
6.Kannada: ಅರೆಕಾ ಪಾಮ್ (Arekā Pām)
7.Marathi: अरेका पाम (Arekā Pām)
8.Malayalam: അരെക്ക പാം (Arekka Pām)