It is hard to believe that the areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is considered an endangered species in its native Madagascar.1 If you drive down almost any street in a warm stateside climate, you are likely to see dozens of these tall, attractive, clumping palms that look a lot like bamboo. These palms have smooth, sometimes golden trunks that are reminiscent of bamboo clumps. Their fronds are narrow and full, almost like bamboo leaves. When grown outdoors, they are often used as a privacy screen. These palms are also grown indoors as houseplants. They are best planted in the spring, and they have a slow to moderate growth rate.