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About Coconut Tree and Catnip


About Catnip and Coconut Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree  
Herbs  

Origin
-  
Europe, Asia  

Types
Cocos nucifera  
Nepeta cataria  

Number of Varieties
15  
99+
20  
99+

Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments  
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12  
3-7  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
7-1  

Sunset Zone
H2  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,900.00 cm  
7
980.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
700.00 cm  
30
60.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow Brown  
White, Lavender  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green  
Sandy Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Gray Green, Gray  

Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green  
Gray Green, Gray  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Gray Green, Gray  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
All year  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Salt  
Drought, Dry soil  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season  

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  
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites  

Plant Tolerance
Salt  
Drought, Frost  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites  

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss  
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

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  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical  
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera  
NEPETA cataria  

Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree  
Cat Nip, Catnip  

In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़  
कटनीप  

In German
Kokospalme  
Katzenminze  

In French
Cocotier  
cataire  

In Spanish
El cocotero  
Catnip  

In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο  
Είδος δυόσμου  

In Portuguese
Coqueiro  
catnip  

In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe  
Kocimiętka  

In Latin
dolor ligno  
catnip  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Arecales  
Lamiales  

Family
Aceraceae  
Lamiaceae  

Genus
Cocos  
Nepeta  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cocoeae  
Mentheae  

Subfamily
Arecoideae  
Nepetoideae  

Number of Species
15  
250  
99+

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Properties of Coconut Tree and Catnip

Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Catnip? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Catnip. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Catnip 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 Catnip 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 Catnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Catnip

Season and care of Coconut Tree and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Catnip season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Coconut Tree and Catnip Physical Information

Coconut Tree and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Catnip are as follows:

Care of Coconut Tree and Catnip

Care of Coconut Tree and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, 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 Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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