Areca catechu
BETEL NUT PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: orange-red

Bark & Stems: ringed stems
 
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Areca catechu
BETEL NUT PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: orange-red

Bark & Stems: ringed stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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