Areca vestiaria 'Orange Form' (Orange Crownshaft Palm) is a clustering palm native to Sulawesi, distinguished by its vivid orange crownshaft and canes that bring year-round warmth and colour to tropical and subtropical gardens. Its slender stems and arching deep green fronds make it a versatile specimen or screening plant. It performs best in warm, humid conditions with shelter from direct afternoon sun and cold winds.
Light requirement: Part shade to full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Watering frequency: Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil high in organic matter
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes — suitable for large containers when young
Mature Height: 4–8 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low
Frost Tolerant: No — frost sensitive
Wind Tolerant: Low to moderate — fronds and stems can damage in strong winds
Leaf Colour: Deep green with vivid orange crownshaft and stems
Leaf Variegation: None
Leaf Size: Arching pinnate fronds 1.5–2 m long
Flower Colour: Yellow to orange
Flower Shape: Branched clusters below the crownshaft
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to summer
Areca vestiaria 'Orange Form' (Orange Crownshaft Palm) is a clustering palm native to Sulawesi, distinguished by its vivid orange crownshaft and canes that bring year-round warmth and colour to tropical and subtropical gardens. Its slender stems and arching deep green fronds make it a versatile specimen or screening plant. It performs best in warm, humid conditions with shelter from direct afternoon sun and cold winds.
Light requirement: Part shade to full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Watering frequency: Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil high in organic matter
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes — suitable for large containers when young
Mature Height: 4–8 m
Mature Width: 2–3 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low
Frost Tolerant: No — frost sensitive
Wind Tolerant: Low to moderate — fronds and stems can damage in strong winds
Leaf Colour: Deep green with vivid orange crownshaft and stems
Leaf Variegation: None
Leaf Size: Arching pinnate fronds 1.5–2 m long
Flower Colour: Yellow to orange
Flower Shape: Branched clusters below the crownshaft
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to summer
