• Tropical Plant - in the Arecaceae family
• Climate - Native to tropical regions of South America, the Caribbean, and the south Pacific, and southern Asia
  

Light - Prefers bright indirect light, but some can be acclimated to limited direct light

Soil - Well-draining potting soil mixed with peat moss and shredded bark, likes being repotted after it becomes pot-bound

Water - Water weekly during growing months, water when soil is dry to the touch in winter 

Humidity - Likes increased humidity, use pebble tray or light misting

Temperature - Typical indoor temperature acceptable, prefers temperatures above 60 degrees 

Fertilizer - Very sensitive to chemical fertilizers, so only with organic fertilizer in the spring and summer