Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Fonzy melon
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
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
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Canary Melon
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Canary Melon
Kokospalme
In French
Melon Canaries
Cocotier
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
El cocotero
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Coqueiro
In Polish
Canary Melon
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Canary cucumis
dolor ligno
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Canary Melon and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Canary Melon and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Canary Melon and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Canary Melon and Coconut Tree
Care of Canary Melon and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon 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.