Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
-
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Cocos nucifera
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
1-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Never Over-water, Requires a 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
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
-
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
anti-cancer
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
फूलगोभी
In German
Kokospalme
Blumenkohl
In French
Cocotier
Choufleur
In Spanish
El cocotero
Coliflor
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Couveflor
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Kalafior
In Latin
dolor ligno
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Cauliflower. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Cauliflower season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Cauliflower Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
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Care of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower
Care of Coconut Tree and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.