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About Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree


About Coconut Tree and Cassia Fistula


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Tree   
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree   

Origin
India   
Not Available   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands   
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
5-12   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H2   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,300.00 cm   
32
2,900.00 cm   
7

Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm   
17
700.00 cm   
30

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Yellow Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available, White   
Green   

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
Dark Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
All year   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Not Available   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers   
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available, 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   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders   
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cassia fistula   
Cocos nucifera   

Common Name
golden shower tree   
Coconut Palm, coconut tree   

In Hindi
अमलतास   
नारियल का पेड़   

In German
Röhren-Kassie   
Kokospalme   

In French
Cassia fistula   
Cocotier   

In Spanish
Cassia fistula   
El cocotero   

In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο   
καρύδας δέντρο   

In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial   
Coqueiro   

In Polish
Cassia przetoka   
Drzewo kokosowe   

In Latin
cassia fistula   
dolor ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Arecales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Aceraceae   

Genus
Cassia   
Cocos   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cocoeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree

Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree Physical Information

Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree are as follows:

Care of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree

Care of Cassia Fistula and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula 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.

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