Areca Palm Tree

Mature Size: 6–10 ft indoors; up to 20 ft outdoors
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Bright green feathery fronds; clumping multi-stem habit
Air Purifying: Yes — one of NASA's top-rated air-purifying plants
Growing Zone: 10–11 outdoors; houseplant in all zones

$99.95

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Lush, feathery fronds and a tropical presence that transforms any space — indoors or out — into something that feels like a vacation.

The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens), also known as the Butterfly Palm or Golden Cane Palm, is one of the most popular palms in the world for good reason. Its graceful, arching fronds of bright green leaflets create a full, lush canopy that brings instant tropical atmosphere to patios, pool areas, entryways, and bright indoor spaces. Multiple cane-like stems emerge from the base, creating a dense, clumping habit that provides privacy and visual impact without a single trunk. It's one of the best air-purifying plants available and one of the most elegant.

What I love about it

The Areca Palm is the plant that makes a space feel like a resort. The feathery fronds move beautifully in a breeze, the bright green color is vivid and fresh, and the clumping habit creates a full, lush presence that single-trunk palms can't match. Indoors it thrives in bright indirect light and is one of the top-rated air-purifying houseplants. Outdoors in warm climates it grows into a stunning landscape specimen. It's non-toxic to pets, which makes it a rare find among tropical plants. If you want maximum tropical impact with minimum fuss, this is your palm.