Honest review: Areca Palm is rewarding but red palm weevil damage in warmer European regions is real

Areca Palm is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: red palm weevil damage in warmer European regions. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, long-lived structure that becomes more impressive over decades makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a sheltered sunny courtyard or walled garden which suits it well. Learning about wrapping the crown with fleece in winter for borderline hardy species has been essential. cold weather protection needed in winter for tender varieties is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.