Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Cocos nucifera
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Cholla
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Kokospalme
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cocotier
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
El cocotero
planta de Cholla
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
planta Salão
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
roślin Hall
In Latin
dolor ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Cholla. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Cholla
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Cholla season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Cholla Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Cholla are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Coconut Tree and Cholla
Care of Coconut Tree and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.