The difference between Areca palm and Phoenix bamboo, the efficacy of Areca palm

Areca palm and bamboo are both beautiful green ornamental foliage plants. They are quite common in our daily life and they look very similar. Some people cannot tell the difference between Areca palm and bamboo and do not know what the difference is between them. Next, I will introduce to you the differences between Areca palm and bamboo and also let you know the efficacy of Areca palm.

The difference between Areca palm and Phoebe bamboo

1. There is a clear difference between the appearance of Areca palm and Phoenix bamboo. Areca palm is taller than Phoenix bamboo, and its leaves are longer and larger than those of Phoenix bamboo. The stem of Areca palm is thicker than that of Phoenix bamboo, and its stem is solid, while the stem of Phoenix bamboo is hollow.

2. There are also obvious differences in the growth habits of Areca palm and Phoenix bamboo. Areca palm has a much greater demand for water than Phoenix bamboo during its growth. It needs to be watered every other day during the normal growth period, while Phoenix bamboo only needs to be watered once a week. Areca palm has a particularly poor cold tolerance and cannot grow in an environment below ten degrees, while Phoenix bamboo can grow normally in an environment above zero degrees.

The efficacy of Areca palm

1. Purify the air

Areca palm is a beautiful foliage plant which can continuously release yang energy during its growth process. It can absorb harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and methanol in the air. It can increase the number of negative oxygen ions in the air, improve the humidity of the air, purify the air, and prevent the air from being too dry.

2. Astringency and hemostasis

Areca palm not only has a beautiful appearance for humans to appreciate, it also has the important function of astringency and hemostasis. It is a Chinese medicinal material with a particularly good hemostatic effect. When people usually have external injuries and bleeding, they can crush it and apply it to the wound to stop the bleeding quickly.

The above is a detailed introduction to Areca palm and Phoenix bamboo, which can let everyone understand the difference between Areca palm and Phoenix bamboo, and know what the difference is between the two. Later, everyone also understood the efficacy of Areca palm, which is convenient for everyone to use it correctly in daily life.