Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
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
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
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Bromeliad
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Bromeliad
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Bromeliad
Kokospalme
In French
Bromeliad
Cocotier
In Spanish
Bromeliad
El cocotero
In Greek
Bromeliad
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Coqueiro
In Polish
Bromeliad
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Bromeliad
dolor ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Arecales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Bromeliad and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Bromeliad and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Coconut Tree
Care of Bromeliad and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Bromeliad 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.