Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Palm or Cycad
Types
Cocos nucifera
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
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Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Needs very little water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
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 Food, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Bread Tree
In German
Kokospalme
Brotbaum
In French
Cocotier
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
El cocotero
Árbol del pan
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
dolor ligno
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Cocos
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Bread Tree. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Bread 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 Bread 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 Bread Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Bread Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Bread Tree Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree
Care of Coconut Tree and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.