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Step 1
Position the areca palm near a sunny window, but not directly in front of it. The plant requires lots of indirect light to grow properly, but too much sun will burn the tips of the fronds.
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Step 2
Water the palm every day; palms require a lot of water, and the potting medium should remain moist at all times. However, care must be taken not to add too much at once as leaving the Areca in standing water could result in root rot.
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Step 3
Mist the palm fronds with water at least three times a week. Fill a plastic bottle with cool water and use it to dampen the fronds. This will help to ensure water is reaching all parts of the plant and it will help to keep dust and debris from collecting in the folds of the foliage.
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Step 4
Change the potting medium two times a year to ensure a healthy environment for your plant, upgrading to a larger pot, if necessary, to accommodate the tree's growth. Simply remove the plant from its current container. Brush the loose soil from the roots and place it inside the new pot. Fill the pot with a mixture of peat moss, perlite and coarse sand for the best results.
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Step 5
Fertilize the palm monthly when active, bi-monthly when dormant. Add a water-soluble fertilizer, using twice as much water as directed on the package. This diluted solution will feed the plant without causing an adverse reaction to the chemicals.
