Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
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
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Kokospalme
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cocotier
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
El cocotero
cólquico
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
aftomn gema
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
dolor ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Autumn Crocus season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Coconut Tree and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.