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My Areca palm of a few years has gone through a lot (including the beginning of a thrip infestation which I stopped with predatory mites).

This year, there are plenty of new fronds. However, they seem to grow short, reaching only a few inches before unfurling its leaves. Why is this? Is there any way to encourage the new fronds to grow taller?

Even though this asparagus fern now gets a lot of sunlight, it previously didn’t, and so is quite leggy.

Should I prune it in order to make it bushier, or should I leave it alone?

Also, how healthy would you say it is generally?