Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Not Applicable
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
सुपारी
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Betelnusspalme
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
noix de bétel
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
betel nut
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
nut Ham
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Areca nut and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.