Areca Species, White Betel Nut Palm

Arecacatechu var. alba

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Areca (a-REEK-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Port Charlotte, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Venice, FL (Zone 10a) | November 2005 | positive

This plant is noticeable from its green brother by its yellow crownshaft even at an early age. I have not noticed any difference in growt...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Leucocystic form of Betel-nut palm with slightly narrower trunk, and all parts or yellowy- leaves yellow-green, crownshaft is golden, and...Read More

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