Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Needs small amount of 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Cold climate, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Not Available, Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
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, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
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
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In German
Betelnusspalme
Nadel -Palme
In French
noix de bétel
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
palmera aguja
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
noz de betel
palmeira agulha
In Polish
betel nut
Igła palma
In Latin
nut Ham
acus palma
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Needle Palm
Season and care of Areca nut and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Needle Palm Physical Information
Areca nut and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Needle Palm are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Needle Palm
Care of Areca nut and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.