Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early 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?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Areca catechu
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
Zwiebel
Betelnusspalme
In French
Oignon
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Cebolla
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Cebola
noz de betel
In Polish
Cebula
betel nut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Liliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Allium
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of White Onion and Areca nut
Season and care of White Onion and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Areca nut season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Areca nut Physical Information
White Onion and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Areca nut are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Onion and Areca nut
Care of White Onion and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer White Onion 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.