Some new zone push arecas in the collection. You just don’t know until you try, these arecas are a standout in the cool conditions, all purchased from the tropical zone, so doing quite well considering there upbringing in the tropics. A couple will go in the garden in spring but it’s great to see some new palms once thought of not possible to grow in the subtropical climate. 

I have also had some cool weather success with Areca Oxycarpa. Here are two that were purchased at the same time in early 2024 from FB both in 4” pots. One I kept in a pot and one I planted. They grow pretty quick, but don’t hold many leaves and they hate drought. When it gets dry, if you don’t provide supplemental water, these would die quick especially in sandy fast draining soil. The potted when only looks better because it never dried out. 

2 hours ago, Hurricanepalms said:

I have also had some cool weather success with Areca Oxycarpa. Here are two that were purchased at the same time in early 2024 from FB both in 4” pots. One I kept in a pot and one I planted. They grow pretty quick, but don’t hold many leaves and they hate drought. When it gets dry, if you don’t provide supplemental water, these would die quick especially in sandy fast draining soil. The potted when only looks better because it never dried out. 

I was wondering about oxycarpa in the dry weather, as usual another water lover palm. I do irrigation whenever I get a chance and it is noticeable the difference in keeping them alive and growing. It’s only when I get 2 inches or more of rain that I really notice the palms growing, rainfall is one element that does make palms grow faster just look at Hawaii and Cairns in Australia combined with the heat and humidity. Looks like good soil amendment for thes arecas then!