Cold tolerance (from our growing guide)
Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
Protect from temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
While mature Areca Palms can tolerate a brief dip to 30°F (-1°C) with some damage, prolonged cold will be fatal.
Light and soil
Light: Outdoors in.
Soil: Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0) soil. For potted plants, use a high-quality potting mix formulated for palms or a blend of peat moss, perlite, and sand..
Full growing guide
Read the full Areca Palm growing guide on our guides site.
Sources: Kotsonis Farm growing guide; UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: palms