Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CALATHEA
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Calathea
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Calathea
In German
Kokospalme
Calathea
In French
Cocotier
Calathea
In Spanish
El cocotero
Calathea
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Calathea
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Calathea
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Calathea
In Latin
dolor ligno
Calathea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Zingiberales
Family
Aceraceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Calathea
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Calathea? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Calathea. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Calathea 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 Calathea 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 Calathea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Calathea
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Calathea season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Calathea is Not Available.
Coconut Tree and Calathea Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Calathea are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Calathea flower color: Not Available
- Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coconut Tree and Calathea
Care of Coconut Tree and Calathea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.