90,95 €
#1 Wolverton Air Score, Beginner-Friendly & Pet Safe
The Dypsis lutescens (Areca) stands out with an 8.5/10 air purification score, topping Wolverton’s respected buying guide. Its upright habit and lush, arching fronds make it a visual highlight in any setting.
True to its reputation, this Areca palm is both beginner-friendly and low maintenance, thriving in bright, indirect light with moderate watering needs. It’s safe for homes with pets and delivers style with minimal effort.
Explore the Areca Palm’s top-ranked style and simplicity at your pace.
Place the Areca palm near a sunny window where its slender, feathery fronds can catch gentle light, creating soft patterns on nearby walls. Its upright silhouette suits corners, entryways, or as a standalone feature beside a reading chair.
With its adaptable 24cm pot size, this palm transitions seamlessly from living room focal point to an accent in offices or bedrooms. Its vibrant green tones complement minimalist, boho, or contemporary décor.
Check drainage to prevent soggy roots and support healthy growth.
This Areca palm is ranked #1 out of 50 in B.C. Wolverton’s widely referenced air improvement guide, with an impressive 8.5/10 score. It is associated with helping reduce toluene, xylene, and formaldehyde.
Its pet-safe status and proven, easy-care reputation make it a reliable choice for homes and offices, based on established plant research and real-life feedback. Note: B.C. Wolverton’s list is a historical buying guide, not a guarantee of specific results in your home.
The Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as the Areca or Gold palm, has secured the #1 spot in B.C. Wolverton’s ‘How to Grow Fresh Air’ guide—widely referenced for ranking plants by their contribution to indoor air quality. With an 8.5/10 air-purifying rating, this palm is associated with helping to reduce airborne chemicals such as toluene, xylene, and formaldehyde. Wolverton’s research offers a practical buying guide rather than a promise of measurable results in every home, but it remains one of the most respected resources for evaluating air-improving plants.
Is the Areca palm safe for pets?
Yes, Dypsis lutescens is listed as pet-safe in product data.
How large will this Areca palm get?
This plant arrives at approximately 110cm tall and grows at a medium rate.
What kind of light does the Areca palm prefer?
It thrives in bright, indirect light, avoiding direct midday sun.
Does the Areca palm need a special pot?
It comes in a 24cm grower’s pot—ready for your favorite decorative planter.
| Pet Safe | safe |
|---|---|
| Care Level | moderate |
| Light | bright indirect |
| Watering | moderate |
| Humidity | moderate |
| Best Room | living room |
| Size | large |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Low Maintenance | Yes |
| Beginner Friendly | Yes |
| Species | Dypsis lutescens |
| Genus | Dypsis |
| Family | Arecaceae |
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