Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Whole plant
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Areca catechu
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
सुपारी
In German
Amur Schilf
Betelnusspalme
In French
Amur silvergrass
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
noz de betel
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
betel nut
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Miscanthus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Areca nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Amur Silvergrass 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.