Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Not Available
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
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
Drought, Sun
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Kokospalme
In French
Asian bittersweet
Cocotier
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
El cocotero
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Coqueiro
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Arecales
Family
Celastraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bittersweet and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Bittersweet and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bittersweet and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Bittersweet and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bittersweet and Coconut Tree
Care of Bittersweet and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.