Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments
  
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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 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
  
Birds
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Oral Cancers
  
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used as an interior landscaping species
  
Unknown
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
  
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Nut
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Chewing
  
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARECA catechu
  
SERENOA repens
  
Common Name
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
  
Saw Palmetto
  
In Hindi
सुपारी पाम
  
Serenoa
  
In German
Betel Palm
  
Sägepalme
  
In French
Palmier à bétel
  
Serenoa repens
  
In Spanish
Betel Palm
  
Serenoa repens
  
In Greek
Betel Palm
  
Serenoa
  
In Portuguese
Betel Palm
  
Serenoa repens
  
In Polish
Betel Palm
  
Serenoa
  
In Latin
Betel Palmarum
  
Serenoa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Areca
  
Serenoa Hook. f.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Areceae
  
Trifolieae
  
Subfamily
Arecoideae
  
Coryphoideae
  
Season and Care of Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto
Care of Betel Palm and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.