Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Crimson
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
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
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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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
सुपारी
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Betelnusspalme
Kracher penstemon
In French
noix de bétel
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
betel nut
petarda penstemon
In Latin
nut Ham
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Arecaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Areca nut and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.