Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Cocos nucifera
Quamash
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
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 linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Asthma
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
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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
Bulbs, Flowers, 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 Food, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
केमाज़
In German
Kokospalme
Camas
In Spanish
El cocotero
Camas
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Camas
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Camas
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Camas
In Latin
dolor ligno
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Camas? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Camas. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Camas 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 Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Camas
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Camas season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Camas Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Camas are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Coconut Tree and Camas
Care of Coconut Tree and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.