Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
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
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
Areca catechu
Common Name
Celery
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Sellerie
Betelnusspalme
In French
Céleri
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Apio
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Σέλινο
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Aipo
noz de betel
In Polish
Seler
betel nut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Apium
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Areca nut
Season and care of Celery and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Areca nut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and Areca nut Physical Information
Celery and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celery and Areca nut are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Celery and Areca nut
Care of Celery and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Celery 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.