Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
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
Twigs
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Areca catechu
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
desert broom
सुपारी
In German
Wüste Besen
Betelnusspalme
In French
desert broom
noix de bétel
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
desert broom
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
noz de betel
In Polish
desert broom
betel nut
In Latin
desert broom
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Areca nut
Season and care of Desert Broom and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Areca nut Physical Information
Desert Broom and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Areca nut are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Desert Broom and Areca nut
Care of Desert Broom and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.