Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
China
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Bi-lobed
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
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
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
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, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Ginkgo
In Hindi
सुपारी
बालकुवारी
In German
Betelnusspalme
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
noix de bétel
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
betel nut
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
Phylum
Angiosperms
Ginkgophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Arecales
Ginkgoales
Family
Arecaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Ginkgo
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Cycad
Season and Care of Areca nut and Ginkgo
Season and care of Areca nut and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Ginkgo Physical Information
Areca nut and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Ginkgo are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Areca nut and Ginkgo
Care of Areca nut and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Ginkgo pruning is done 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.