Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Types
Cocos nucifera
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
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
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, 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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बोतल ट्री
In German
Kokospalme
Flaschenbaum
In French
Cocotier
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
El cocotero
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
dolor ligno
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cocoeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Bottle Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree
Care of Coconut Tree and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.