Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
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, Twigs
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Areca catechu
Common Name
Copperleaf
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Copperleaf
सुपारी
In German
Copperleaf
Betelnusspalme
In French
Copperleaf
noix de bétel
In Spanish
copperleaf
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Copperleaf
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
noz de betel
In Polish
CopperLeaf
betel nut
In Latin
Copperleaf
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Arecales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Areca nut
Season and care of Copperleaf and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Areca nut Physical Information
Copperleaf and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Areca nut are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Copperleaf and Areca nut
Care of Copperleaf and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.