Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-12
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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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
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Kokospalme
In French
Hortensia
Cocotier
In Spanish
Hortensia
El cocotero
In Greek
υδραγεία
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Coqueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Hibiscus
dolor ligno
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Coconut Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree
Care of Chocolate-root and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.