Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South Africa
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
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
Flowers
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Areca catechu
Common Name
Clivia
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Clivia
Betelnusspalme
In French
Clivia
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Clivia
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
κλίβια
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Clivia
noz de betel
In Polish
Clivia
betel nut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Liliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Clivia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Areca nut
Season and care of Clivia and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Areca nut Physical Information
Clivia and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Areca nut are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Clivia and Areca nut
Care of Clivia and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Clivia 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.