Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Candytuft
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Candytuft
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Schleifenblume
Kokospalme
In French
candytuft
Cocotier
In Spanish
candytuft
El cocotero
In Greek
candytuft
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
ibero
Coqueiro
In Polish
candytuft
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Coleus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Candytuft and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Candytuft and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Candytuft and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Coconut Tree
Care of Candytuft and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Candytuft 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.