Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Fern like
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Astringent, Haemostatic
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
Flowers
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Areca catechu
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
सुपारी
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Betelnusspalme
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Windmill Palm
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
noz de betel
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
betel nut
In Latin
Windmill Palm
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Areca nut
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Areca nut Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Areca nut are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Areca nut
Care of Windmill Palm and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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.