Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Reniform
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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 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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Skin Problems
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
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Twigs
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
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Copperleaf
In Hindi
सुपारी
Copperleaf
In German
Betelnusspalme
Copperleaf
In French
noix de bétel
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
copperleaf
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Copperleaf
In Polish
betel nut
CopperLeaf
In Latin
nut Ham
Copperleaf
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Euphorbiales
Family
Arecaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Acalypha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Copperleaf
Season and care of Areca nut and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Copperleaf Physical Information
Areca nut and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Copperleaf are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Areca nut and Copperleaf
Care of Areca nut and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.