Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
काला बांस
नारियल का पेड़
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Kokospalme
In French
bambou noir
Cocotier
In Spanish
negro de bambú
El cocotero
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Coqueiro
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
niger Bamboo
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Cocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree
Care of Black Bamboo and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Bamboo 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.