Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
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
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Date Palm
In German
Betelnusspalme
Dattelpalme
In French
noix de bétel
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Palmera datilera
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
noz de betel
palma de tâmara
In Polish
betel nut
Data Palm
In Latin
nut Ham
Date Palm
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Phoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Date Palm
Season and care of Areca nut and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Date Palm Physical Information
Areca nut and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Date Palm are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Areca nut and Date Palm
Care of Areca nut and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Date Palm 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.