Areca Palm

Feathery golden-green fronds on clustered canes; a natural humidifier.

The pet-safe way to get a big tropical look. Combine with a money tree and a Boston fern for a fully pet-friendly room.

Dypsis lutescens

Madagascar

Over 150 cm

Final size varies with the variety, pot size and light conditions.

Moderate

Bright indirect light

Near a bright window behind a sheer curtain. Direct Riyadh midday sun can scorch the leaves.

Water once the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry and empty the saucer afterwards. Yellow leaves mean too much water; drooping means watering was late.

Watering needs change with room temperature, pot size and season, so check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Average humidity

Copes with normal indoor humidity; keeping it out of direct AC airflow helps.

Ordinary indoor temperatures between 18 and 28°C suit it well.

Avoid direct AC airflow and intense heat behind glass in summer.

A well-draining indoor potting mix.

A balanced diluted liquid feed once a month from spring to early autumn; stop in winter.

Repot when roots fill the pot or push through the drainage holes, when the plant becomes unstable, or when growth slows. Move up one pot size only.

Remove yellow or dried leaves at the base; most of these plants need no regular pruning.

Mist or gently clean the fronds and trim dried tips with clean scissors.

Brown tips are the usual Riyadh complaint: it wants more humidity and filtered water. Mist or group with other plants.

Non-toxic.

Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.

• Yellow leaves: usually overwatering or poor drainage.
• Brown tips: dry air, tap-water minerals or a direct AC draft.
• Drooping: watering was delayed or the soil dried out completely.
• Slow growth: not enough light or time to repot.

Spider mites in dry conditions, Mealybugs on stems and leaves, Fungus gnats when the soil stays wet, Scale on stems

• Living room
• Office
• Entrance
• Bedroom

• Corporate
• Congratulations
• New Baby

A large neutral stone-look or cream ceramic planter that balances the plant's size.

• Small·20-40 cm · 12-15 cm pot
• Medium·40-90 cm · 17-21 cm pot
• Large·90-150 cm · 24-30 cm pot
• Statement·Over 150 cm · 30 cm pot and above

Available sizes vary by plant and stock; confirm the size when ordering.

Gives a tropical look and suits wide, bright corners.