Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 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
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
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
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, 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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Areca catechu
Common Name
Snow Bush
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Schnee Bush
Betelnusspalme
In French
neige Bush
noix de bétel
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
noz de betel
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
betel nut
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Arecales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Breynia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Areceae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Areca nut
Season and care of Snow Bush and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Areca nut Physical Information
Snow Bush and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Areca nut are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Snow Bush and Areca nut
Care of Snow Bush and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.