Areca vestiaria

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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 catechu, Areca triandra (Areca Palm, Betel Nut , Bunga, Pinang)
• Areca novohibernica (Kugumaru Palm)
• Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Areca lutescens, Dypsis lutescens (Yellow Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm, Bamboo Palm, Areca Palm)
• Syagrus romanzoffiana, Syagrus romanzoffianum, Arecastrum romanzzoffianum, Cocos australis, Cocos plumosa (Queen Palm)