Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Cancers
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used as an interior landscaping species
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Fruits
Other Uses
Chewing
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARECA catechu
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
Orange
In Hindi
सुपारी पाम
नारंगी
In German
Betel Palm
Orange
In French
Palmier à bétel
Orange
In Spanish
Betel Palm
naranja
In Greek
Betel Palm
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Betel Palm
laranja
In Polish
Betel Palm
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Betel Palmarum
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Betel Palm and Orange
Season and care of Betel Palm and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Betel Palm and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Betel Palm and Orange Physical Information
Betel Palm and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Betel Palm and Orange are as follows:
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Betel Palm and Orange
Care of Betel Palm and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.