Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
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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
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
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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
Repellent, Used as a dye
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
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
White Ash
In Hindi
सुपारी
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Betelnusspalme
Fraxinus americana
In French
noix de bétel
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
betel nut
jesion amerykański
In Latin
nut Ham
Fraxinus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Areca nut and White Ash
Season and care of Areca nut and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Areca nut and White Ash Physical Information
Areca nut and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Areca nut and White Ash
Care of Areca nut and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.