Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
सुपारी
gold medallion tree
In German
Betelnusspalme
gold medallion tree
In French
noix de bétel
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
noz de betel
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
betel nut
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
nut Ham
aureus arbore
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Cassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Areca nut and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.