Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
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
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
सुपारी
Muhly Grass
In German
Betelnusspalme
hairawn muhly
In French
noix de bétel
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
muhly Grass
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
noz de betel
muhly grama
In Polish
betel nut
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
nut Ham
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Areca nut and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Areca nut and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Muhly Grass
Care of Areca nut and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.