Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Stem, Tree trunks
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
सुपारी
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Betelnusspalme
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
noix de bétel
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
betel nut
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
nut Ham
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Archontophoenix
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Areca nut and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.