Dypsis lutescens

Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as yellow butterfly palm, is a widely cultivated ornamental plant. Its stem is smooth, yellow green, and its young stem is covered with wax powder. The shape of the leaves is similar to the feathers. The feathers at the top are becoming shorter and shorter, and the branches and leaves are dense. They are evergreen all the year round, which is very special. Its flowers are golden yellow and its inflorescence is 0.8 meters long. It is often used as a foliage plant to grow in the courtyard.
It is a tropical plant and likes a warm, humid and semi shady environment. It can't bear cold. When the temperature is below 20 ℃, the leaves will turn yellow and freeze to death at about 5 ℃. It grows well in loose, well drained and fertile soil. In the growing season, it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist and high air humidity, and often scrub the leaf surface or spray a small amount of water on the page to keep the leaf surface clean. Water regularly through the growing season with soft water or rain water but let the surface of the soil dry out slightly before rewatering. Reduce watering through the winter months. These plants need humidity so mist the leaves regularly, or stand on a tray of damp pebbles.

It can also be cultivated as a potted plant to decorate the living room, dining room and study. It has high ornamental value. Also it can effectively remove harmful gases in the air and has a certain bactericidal effect. Placing it indoors can significantly improve the indoor air quality and is conducive to health. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

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Dypsis Lutescens

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