Areca vestiaria (Orange Crownshaft Palm)

Areca vestiaria, Orange Crownshaft Palm

Botanical name: Areca vestiaria

Common name: Orange Crownshaft Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Molucca Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliagePalm or palm-like plant

The trunk of this palm is bright red to crimson, and fronds are glossy green in color. Slow growing species can reach 10-12 feet, but takes many years. It can handle temperatures down to mid 30s F.

It's an understory palm and has to be grown in shade. It requires moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings or it will die.


Similar plants: Areca vestiaria (Orange Crownshaft Palm)




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