Areca Palm Propagation
A quick-growing palm that can germinate in two months or less, Areca palms are one of the most widely cultivated nursery trees in America. Grown indoors and out, Areca requires a subtropic or tropic environment to thrive. Does this Spark an idea?
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Germination
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Areca palms require seeds to propagate, which can be sown for germination if they are fresh. According to the ArecaPalm website, seeds must be used immediately and do not require cleaning.
Planting
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To plant an Areca palm, bury the seed in a pod of soil that is well-drained and mixed with sand, water and moist peat. Water the pod regularly so it is moist, but do not allow the soil to become too wet. Expose the pod to plenty of light, humidity and warm weather or warm air. Once germinated, which will take between one and three months, you can plant the pod in a large pot. Rooted divisions may also be used to propagate a new Areca palm, but they require careful sucker and root separation when re-planting.
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Maintenance
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The EverGrowing website states that Areca palms require pruning, plenty of watering and spider mite removal for a lasting tree, but the overall aging of the palm is noticeable. Older Areca palms will often wilt and have a bent-down, spreading appearance, as well as brown-tipped fronds.
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