areca palm and zz plant

Description

Areca palm won’t be harmful to children and pets since it is free of toxic chemicals. For that reason, this palm is perfectly safe as a houseplant. In fact, it is also full of positive benefits. The most noticeable role of areca palm benefits is its ability to cleanse and purify the air around the room.

A study conducted by Wolverton proves that areca palm is an effective air-purifying houseplant. It can remove several harmful chemicals that are responsible for allergy symptoms and respiratory problems. Some household toxins that can be cleansed by areca palm are benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.

With proper care, the areca palm growth rate will increase to approximately 6-10 inches per year. Meanwhile, its maximum height can reach up to 6-8 feet.