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With tall, arching fronds and narrow leaflets, the Butterfly Palm will make an elegant addition to any interior by framing furniture and creating accents. On top of this, the Butterfly Palm will purify the air we breathe and alleviate the damage caused by central heating by releasing humidity into the air.
How to care
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Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light
Butterfly Palms thrive in bright, indirect light to dappled sun. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves.
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Watering Schedule
Weekly watering
Your Butterfly Palm enjoys weekly waterings. Allow her soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the winter - when you might only need to water your plant fortnightly.
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Humidity
High humidity
Butterfly Palms enjoy a humid environment, which is why we recommend frequent misting of their leaves.
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Sad Plant Signs
Browning tips, browning, yellowing leaves
Browning tips & crisping leaves - cold draughts or dry atmosphere. Young leaves turning brown: overwatering. Yellowing leaves: under-watering. Prune off decaying leaves to stimulate new growth.
Plant bio
Plant bio
Dypsis Lutescens, Areca Palm
The Butterfly Palm, or Dypsis lutescens, is also known as golden cane palm, areca palm, or yellow palm, and is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to Madagascar. With tall, arching fronds featuring narrow leaflets, the Butterfly Palm will make an elegant addition to any interior. Allow their curved form to frame furniture beautifully, be a focal point, or create signature accents in a room. If you are looking for a plant that will purify the air you breathe and keep your skin feeling moisturised, this is the perfect plant for you. The Butterfly Palm transpires regularly increasing humidity in the air which alleviates the damage central heating does to our skin. The Butterfly Palm likes to drink regularly and be misted weekly, and will in turn reward its owner with fresh, hydrated air and skin all year round
More details
Details
Finding the perfect plant parent
Tall, arching fronds and narrow leaves. This plant is an elegant addition to any interior.
Style tip
Shadowing
Place plants that love bright, indirect light, in front of an empty surface where their leaves will cast interesting shadows.
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Delivery & Guarantee
Delivery:
- Standard Delivery: £4.99 (2-5 working days)
Plant Guarantee:
- Plants guaranteed healthy for 30 days after arrival, minor cosmetic blemishes to be expected.
Damaged items:
- Email info@leafenvy.co.uk with order number and photos for assistance.
Returns:
- Non-living items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in re-sellable condition, email info@leafenvy.co.uk for assistance.
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