Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Shade areas
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, 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
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, 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, Food for insects
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
दालचीनी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Zimt
Kokospalme
In French
Cannelle
Cocotier
In Spanish
Canela
El cocotero
In Greek
Κανέλα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Canela
Coqueiro
In Polish
Cynamon
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
cinnamomum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Cinnamon and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Cinnamon and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Coconut Tree
Care of Cinnamon and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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.