Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
सुपारी
Aaron Caladium
In German
Betelnusspalme
Aaron Caladium
In French
noix de bétel
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
betel nut
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
nut Ham
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Genus
Archontophoenix
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Areca nut and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Areca nut and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Areca nut and Aaron Caladium
Care of Areca nut and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.