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Areca vestiaria

Also Known As

  • Areca heinrici
  • Areca langloisiana
  • Areca leptopeltate
  • Areca paniculata
  • Mischophloeus paniculatus
  • Pinanga sylvestris
  • Ptychosperma paniculatum
  • Ptychosperma vestiarius
  • Seaforthia vestiaria
  • Orange Crownshaft Palm
  • Pinang Merah
  • Pinang Yaki

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

Areca vestiaria plant details

Areca vestiaria is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Areca vestiaria

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, highly variable, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Areca vestiaria

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Areca vestiaria plant

How to Grow Areca vestiaria

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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