Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Cocos nucifera
Cactus
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
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
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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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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 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
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Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Cardon
In German
Kokospalme
Cardon
In French
Cocotier
Cardon
In Spanish
El cocotero
Cardon
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Cardon
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Cardon
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Cardon
In Latin
dolor ligno
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Cardon. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Cardon 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 Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Cardon
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Cardon season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cardon is .
Coconut Tree and Cardon Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Cardon are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Cardon
Care of Coconut Tree and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.