Areca Palm

Areca Palms do well with lower indirect light. An eastern or northern facing window would be ideal. Southern exposure would work, as long as some shade is provided (otherwise leaves will burn or turn brown from too much light). Outdoors the palm becomes more acclimated to full sun but can also be used in partial sun.

Areca Palms like to stay wet or moist, however, it's roots do not like to stay constantly submerged.  Additionally, Areca Palm does best in high humidity but can grow well in basic household humidity.  Several ways to increase humidity for Areca Palm are placing the plant near a humidifier or setting the palm on a tray with pebbles that are filled with water.  Just be sure that the plant is sitting above the water.

Any all-purpose, foliage fertilizer will work for Palms. Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water-soluble or liquid quick release, and granular slow-release fertilizers. Jack's Classic Indoor plant food works well as a powdered, quick release fertilizer that is mixed with water to quickly provide nutrients to a plant that has been in a container for an extended time. On the other hand, Osmocote Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow-release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and planting. Any type of fertilizer offers nutrients that help plants with the transition to a new environment.  All of these fertilizers may be used when planting Areca Palm.

Use a rich soil that drains well for Areca Palms. If using a basic houseplant mix for an Areca Palms, try adding some sand.  Using cactus/ succulent soil mix will already have sand mixed in.