Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
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South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Cocos nucifera
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
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
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Calla Lily
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Calla Lily
In German
Kokospalme
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Cocotier
Lys calla
In Spanish
El cocotero
Cala
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Calla
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Calla Lily
In Latin
dolor ligno
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Calla Lily. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Calla Lily season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Coconut Tree and Calla Lily Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily
Care of Coconut Tree and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.