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Yellow Butterfly Palm (Dypsis lutescens)

Yellow Butterfly Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is an elegant houseplant with arching fronds and golden-yellow stems, bringing tropical flair indoors and improving air quality.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Keep moist but not soggy

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light Exposure

Bright, indirect light

Prefers bright, filtered light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Keep moist but not soggy

Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Fertilizing

Feed during growing season

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

6-9 m

Spread

3-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Flower Size

0.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Areca flavescens Voss
Chrysalidocarpus glaucescens Waby
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens H.Wendl.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusDypsis
  • speciesDypsis lutescens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

Additional Care Tips

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