Sylvester Palm
Areca catechu
An elegant, slender tropical palm prized for its cultural and medicinal seeds.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 10-13 Ft.
- Height
- 30-100 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 10 - 12
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 5
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Areca catechu, commonly known as the Betel Nut Palm, is a slender, solitary-growing palm reaching heights of 30 to 100 feet. It features a smooth, ringed trunk and a lush green crownshaft topped with arching, pinnate fronds. Native to the Philippines and widely cultivated across tropical Asia, it thrives in warm, humid climates with well-drained soil. While famous for its stimulant seeds, it is also a popular ornamental for large indoor spaces and tropical landscapes.