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Common Names:
Areca
Scientific Name:
Dypsis lutescens
Description:
Arecas are clustering palms very popular as a privacy barrier when planted 4 feet apart. They prefer partial shade. Prune with care as they are susceptible to Ganoderma butt rot.
Mature Size:
Clustering
Sex:
monoecious
Fruiting Period:
March-April
Nutritional:
Nitrogen, Potassium
Insects:
Native:
No
Diseases:
Ganoderma butt rot
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