Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Kokospalme
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Cocotier
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
El cocotero
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
dolor ligno
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Arboricola
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Arboricola? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Arboricola. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Arboricola doesn't have thorns. Also Coconut Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Arboricola has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching. 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 Coconut Tree and Arboricola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Arboricola
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Arboricola season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Arboricola Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Arboricola are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Arboricola
Care of Coconut Tree and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.