Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
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, Pollution
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Kokospalme
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Cocotier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
El cocotero
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Coqueiro
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Utrem ligno
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Bottle Tree 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.