Genus guide
Dypsis — 14 species
Part of the Palms family (Arecaceae)
Dypsis is a genus of feather-leaved palms native to Madagascar, best known in cultivation as the Areca palm (D. lutescens), with relatives including the velvety-crownshafted Teddy Bear Palm (D. leptocheilos). As indoor plants they want bright indirect light and regular watering once the top inch of soil dries out, with reduced frequency in winter; high humidity keeps fronds lush. Toxicity varies across the genus — Areca palm is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs, but many Dypsis species have not been individually evaluated, so check each species against the ASPCA database before buying.
All Dypsis species we cover
- Areca palm
- Australian Bangalow Palm
- Baron's Palm
- Cabada Palm
- Dypsis Madagascariensis
- Madagascar Feather Palm
- Natai Palm
- Pemba Palm
- Plumed Palm
- Preston Palm
- Preston's Palm
- Teddy Bear Palm
- Teddy Bear Palm
- Triangle palm
Dypsis — frequently asked questions
Are Dypsis plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Dypsis are pet-safe. Of the 14 Dypsis species we cover, 13 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 1 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do Dypsis plants need?
Most Dypsis do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Dypsis easy to care for?
Dypsis are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Dypsis varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 14 Dypsis species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Dypsis, the rest follow closely.
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