Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
conjugatum, aureum, furfuraceum,rubrum
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Lowland, subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, Black
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
feather-shaped
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
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
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Water daily during 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
DICTYOSPERMA album
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm
In Hindi
सुपारी
Princess Palm
In German
Betelnusspalme
Princess Palm
In French
noix de bétel
Palmiste blanc
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Princess Palm
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Princess Palm
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Princess Palm
In Polish
betel nut
Princess Palm
In Latin
nut Ham
Princess Palm
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Dictyosperma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Areca nut and Princess Palm
Season and care of Areca nut and Princess Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Princess Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Princess Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Princess Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Princess Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Princess Palm Physical Information
Areca nut and Princess Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Princess Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Princess Palm are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Princess Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna and Ivory
- Princess Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Princess Palm
Care of Areca nut and Princess Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Princess Palm 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 Princess Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.