Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Used as an interior landscaping species
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Whole plant
Other Uses
Chewing
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARECA catechu
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
सुपारी पाम
प्याज
In German
Betel Palm
Zwiebel
In French
Palmier à bétel
Oignon
In Spanish
Betel Palm
Cebolla
In Greek
Betel Palm
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Betel Palm
Cebola
In Polish
Betel Palm
Cebula
In Latin
Betel Palmarum
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Arecaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Betel Palm and White Onion
Season and care of Betel Palm and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Betel Palm and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Betel Palm and White Onion Physical Information
Betel Palm and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Betel Palm and White Onion are as follows:
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Betel Palm leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Betel Palm and White Onion
Care of Betel Palm and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.