Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Oral Cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Antidepressant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Nut
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
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
ARECA catechu
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
In Hindi
सुपारी
सुपारी पाम
In German
Betelnusspalme
Betel Palm
In French
noix de bétel
Palmier à bétel
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Betel Palm
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Betel Palm
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Betel Palm
In Polish
betel nut
Betel Palm
In Latin
nut Ham
Betel Palmarum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Areca
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Betel Palm
Season and care of Areca nut and Betel Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Betel Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Betel Palm Physical Information
Areca nut and Betel Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Betel Palm are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Betel Palm
Care of Areca nut and Betel Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.