Russian Olive

Areca nut

About Russian Olive and Areca nut

Russian Olive

Areca nut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Palm or Cycad

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

306

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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-810-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

White, Blue, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Potassium, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma

allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Whole plant

Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Areca catechu

Common Name

Russian Olive

Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

सुपारी

In German

russische Olive

Betelnusspalme

In French

Olive russe

noix de bétel

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Betelnusspalme

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

Olive russo

noz de betel

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

betel nut

In Latin

Russian Olive

nut Ham

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Arecales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Archontophoenix

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Areceae

Subfamily

Arecoideae

Number of Species

406

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Areca nut

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Areca nut? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Areca nut. Russian Olive has thorns and Areca nut doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Areca nut has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Russian Olive and Areca nut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut

Season and care of Russian Olive and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.

Russian Olive and Areca nut Physical Information

Russian Olive and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Areca nut are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut

Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Russian Olive 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.