Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Acuminate
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
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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, 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
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
सुपारी
crimson pygmy
In German
Betelnusspalme
crimson pygmy
In French
noix de bétel
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
crimson pygmy
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
noz de betel
crimson pygmy
In Polish
betel nut
crimson pygmy
In Latin
nut Ham
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Ranunculales
Family
Arecaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Areca nut and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.