Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
  
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
6 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
  
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange
  
Green, Tan
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Fern like
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
  
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
  
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
  
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
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
  
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Groundcover, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
  
CALENDULA officinalis
  
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Hindi
सुपारी
  
Pot Marigold
  
In German
Betelnusspalme
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
noix de bétel
  
pot Marigold
  
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
  
καλέντουλα
  
In Portuguese
noz de betel
  
pot Marigold
  
In Polish
betel nut
  
Pot Marigold
  
In Latin
nut Ham
  
Zinnia Pot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Archontophoenix
  
Calendula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Areceae
  
Calenduleae
  
Subfamily
Arecoideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Areca nut and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Areca nut and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Areca nut and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Areca nut and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Pot Marigold
Care of Areca nut and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.