Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Water carefully
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Reduce Bruises
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
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Fruits, 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
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Betelnusspalme
Birkenfeige
In French
noix de bétel
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
higo llorón
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
noz de betel
chorando fig
In Polish
betel nut
płacz rys
In Latin
nut Ham
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Ficus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Areca nut and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Areca nut and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Areca nut and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Areca nut and Weeping Fig
Care of Areca nut and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.