Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Areca catechu
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Abelia
Betelnusspalme
In French
Abelia
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Abelia
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Αμπέλια
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Abelia
noz de betel
In Polish
Abelia
betel nut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Arecales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Abelia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Areca nut
Season and care of Abelia and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Areca nut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Areca nut Physical Information
Abelia and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Areca nut are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Abelia and Areca nut
Care of Abelia and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.