The difference between Areca palm and miniature coconut palm, which one is easier to grow

1. The difference between the two

1. Different appearance: Areca palm is a clumping shrub, the plant height is usually between 2-5 meters, and the base is swollen. The miniature coconut palm is an evergreen shrub, which is shorter than the stronger ones. The height of the plant when managed in a pot will not exceed 1 meter. Furthermore, it has no branches and grows upright.

2. Different leaves: The leaves of the Areca palm are pinnately divided, relatively wide, usually 30-50 cm long, about 1.2-2 cm wide, and yellow-green in color. The leaf lobes of the miniature coconut are lanceolate and dark green. It is about 14-22 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. If the two are placed together, they can be clearly seen.

3. Different flowers: When the Areca palm blooms, the flower petals are cones, golden in color, and ovoid in shape overall. The miniature coconut palm has a fleshy spike inflorescence with yellow flowers that are shaped like small balls. Although they are both foliage plants, they can be easily distinguished when they bloom.

2. Which one is easier to raise?

Both Areca palm and miniature coconut palm are tropical plants. Their overall maintenance methods are almost the same, and they are both relatively easy to grow plants. When breeding, you must pay attention to the temperature. It is not cold-resistant and needs to be moved indoors and the temperature controlled in winter. In addition, you should pay attention to the amount of watering. It should not be too much or too little water.