Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Narrow
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Antidepressant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Nut
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
ARECA catechu
Common Name
Kokum
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
In Hindi
Kokum
सुपारी पाम
In German
Kokum
Betel Palm
In French
Kokum
Palmier à bétel
In Spanish
Kokum
Betel Palm
In Greek
Kokum
Betel Palm
In Portuguese
Kokum
Betel Palm
In Polish
Kokum
Betel Palm
In Latin
Kokum
Betel Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Betel Palm
Season and care of Kokum and Betel Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Betel Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Betel Palm Physical Information
Kokum and Betel Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Betel Palm are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Betel Palm
Care of Kokum and Betel Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.