Product Description
Short answer: a 6 ft faux golden cane palm — golden cane and Areca are both common names for the same species, Dypsis lutescens — in one size, with a plastic pot.
Golden cane palm is simply Areca palm under a different name, and both refer to Dypsis lutescens. If you're comparing palms across listings and the names don't match, check the botanical name or visual style rather than assuming a different name means a different plant — we carry the same species under both names in our range.
What are the exact dimensions and materials?
| Height / Size | 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Foliage material | Not specified |
| Trunk | Not specified |
| Pot | Plastic pot |
| Leaf count | Not specified |
| UV rating | Not specified |
| Placement | Indoor |
| Species | Golden cane palm — the same species as our range's Areca palm listings, Dypsis lutescens |
| Assembly | Detachable, compressible packaging for shipping |
Artificial golden cane palm, or a real one?
| This tree | Live golden cane (Dypsis lutescens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Light required | None | Bright indirect light most of the day |
| Common issue | None | Spider mites and browning frond tips through a dry Canadian winter |
| Cost, year five | Nothing further | Frequently replaced at least once |
What arrives in the box, and what do I have to do to it?
This palm ships detachable and compressed to save shipping volume — expect the fronds folded flat against the trunk, needing to be opened out by hand before it looks like the photographs. Separating and angling palm leaflets one frond at a time takes longer than shaping a broadleaf tree.
Inspect the pot and the trunk before you accept delivery, and photograph anything damaged before you unpack further.
Who should not buy this?
- Direct outdoor sun. This palm is best suited to indoor use.
- Anyone who needs the foliage material or leaf count confirmed. If that matters to your decision, our Areca-named listings for the same species publish more construction detail.
Common questions
Are golden cane palm and Areca palm the same plant?
Yes. Golden cane palm and Areca palm are both common names for Dypsis lutescens, the same species — we carry it under both names in our range. If you're comparing palms across listings and the names don't match, check the botanical name or the visual style rather than assuming a different name means a different plant.
What is this palm's pot made of?
A plastic pot.
Can I put this palm outside?
This palm is best suited to indoor use. For a spot with direct sun, choose a UV-rated model instead.