How to Care for Areca Palm Plants
How to Care for Areca Palm Plants Image Source: Unsplash Areca palms are one of the most popular indoor plants because they provide beauty, texture, and scent all year long. These palms thrive in sunlight or a bright window, so it’s ideal to have them as part of your home decor. But they can be challenging to take care of plant because they need regular watering and high humidity levels. Areca palm is also susceptible to pests, diseases, and fungal infections. If you have one or several areca palms in your home and want them to thrive for many years, follow the tips below for successful indoor maintenance. Increase humidity Areca palms are native to warm climates, so they love humidity levels above 80%. If you live in a dry climate or are unable to keep the humidity high enough, you can install a small, decorative humidifier near the plant. If you have a larger area where you can grow your palms, you can use a large plastic tent that allows water to bead up and drip down onto ...