Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Dental erosion
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Areca catechu
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
सुपारी
In German
Bearss Kalk
Betelnusspalme
In French
Bearss chaux
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Bearss cal
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
noz de betel
In Polish
bearss wapna
betel nut
In Latin
bearss lime
nut Ham
Phylum
Not Available
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Areca nut
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearss Lime and Areca nut Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Areca nut are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Areca nut
Care of Bearss Lime and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.