Areca Palm

🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement

Benefits: Welcoming Energy, Protection, Purification

Best Placement: Near entrance (not blocking), living room corners to soften sharp angles.

Avoid: Avoid cramped hallways; avoid direct AC drafts.

Feathery fronds diffuse harsh lines and improve qi circulation.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Bright indirect to gentle filtered sun.

Temperature: 22–32°C.

🪴 Pot & Soil

Pot: 30–60 L pot with airy palm mix; ensure wide base for stability.

Soil Mix: Palm mix: 40% loam, 30% compost, 20% coco peat, 10% perlite.

💧 Watering

Schedule: Dry season: every 4–6 days; Rainy: every 7–10 days

Amount: 1.5–3 L for 30–40 L pot

Keep evenly moist, not soggy; increase humidity in AC rooms.

🧪 Fertilizing

Type: Palm fertilizer with Mg and micronutrients

Frequency: Every 4–6 weeks

Dosage: Half label dose to avoid tip burn

📅 Harvest & Indicators

Start: N/A

Typical Duration: N/A

Indicators: N/A

Tips: N/A

🌱 Propagation

Division of clumps.

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

• Spider mites: Mist fronds; shower rinse; neem 0.5–1% weekly.

🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Wipe dust to keep pores open; monitor for mites during hot, dry spells.

📝 Planting Notes

Use pot feet and saucer; remove brown frond tips sparingly.

💡 Extra Care Tips

• Do not over-fertilize
• Rotate for even frond growth