Areca triandra

   
Origin:-

India and throughout South-East Asia

Areca triandra
Conservation Status:-

Not endangered

Sun Requirements:-

Partial shade to shade

Water Requirements:-

High

Minimum Temperature:-

Reported to be -3 Degrees Centigrade

Overall Height:-

10 - 15 feet

Spread:-

6 - 9 feet

Trunk:-

Clustering, 2-3 inches in diameter, grey, texture is smooth and ringed

Crownshaft:-

Yes

Leaf:-

Pinnate, up to 5 feet long, dark green

Flowers:-

Pale yellow with green stalks, formed below the crownshaft

Fruit:-

Half an inch in diameter, oval with one flattened end and orange when ripe

Sex:-

Monoecious, male and female flowers occur on same plant

Pests & Diseases:-

Spider mites, root rot

Seed Germination:-

Very easy, up to 1 month, when fresh

 

 

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