Your Areca Palm should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Arecaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Repotting Areca Palm from one pot to another step by step
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Areca Palm, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Areca Palm profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Areca Palm if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Areca Palm to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral |
2 – Turn your Areca Palm and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Areca Palm, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Areca Palm up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Areca Palm in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Areca Palm, the soil type you should use is Moist, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Areca Palm before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Angel Trumpet Datura so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Areca Palm into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Areca Palm is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
What plant family is Areca Palm from?
To take care of your Areca Palm in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Houseplant in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Arecaceae that is harmless.
Can Areca Palm be called anything else?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Areca Palm? Names such as Areca Palm Dypsis lutescens or Dypsis lutescens (formerly Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Aluminum Plant.
When can you expect your repotted Areca Palm to bloom?
To see your Areca Palm reaching its full size of 12-30 feet tall outdoors with a crown spread of 10-20 feet; 8 feet tall indoors requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Pale yellow blooms precisely during Summer time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Anthurium Crystallinum. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
After repotting Areca Palm, should you keep inside or out?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
A guide on the long term care for Areca Palm after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Areca Palm which is 10–11 (USDA). Areca Palm are native to Madagascar. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Areca Palm, it gets Full to partial sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 12-30 feet tall outdoors with a crown spread of 10-20 feet; 8 feet tall indoors. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.