Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
अजवाइन
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Ajowan
Kokospalme
In French
Ajowan
Cocotier
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
El cocotero
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
aipo
Coqueiro
In Polish
seler
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
semina Carom
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Cocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree
Care of Ajwain plant and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.