Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, 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 back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Erosion control
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
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, 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
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Silver Maple
In Hindi
सुपारी
Silver Maple
In German
Betelnusspalme
Silver Maple
In French
noix de bétel
érable argenté
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
arce plateado
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
noz de betel
plátano de prata
In Polish
betel nut
Silver Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Silver Maple
Season and care of Areca nut and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Silver Maple Physical Information
Areca nut and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Silver Maple are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Silver Maple
Care of Areca nut and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.