Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
सुपारी
desert broom
In German
Betelnusspalme
Wüste Besen
In French
noix de bétel
desert broom
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
escoba del desierto
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
desert broom
In Portuguese
noz de betel
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
betel nut
desert broom
In Latin
nut Ham
desert broom
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Desert Broom
Season and care of Areca nut and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Desert Broom Physical Information
Areca nut and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Desert Broom are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Desert Broom
Care of Areca nut and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.