Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Wildlife
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
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Seeds
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
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
सुपारी
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Betelnusspalme
Buckeye Putzer
In French
noix de bétel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
betel nut
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
nut Ham
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Areca nut and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.