Coconut Tree

Citron

About Coconut Tree and Citron

Coconut Tree

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Cocos nucifera

etrog

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-129-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,900.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

700.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow Brown

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Golden Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

All year

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial 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

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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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

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, 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

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Coconut Palm, coconut tree

Citron

In Hindi

नारियल का पेड़

नीबू

In German

Kokospalme

Zitrone

In French

Cocotier

Citron

In Spanish

El cocotero

Cidra

In Greek

καρύδας δέντρο

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Coqueiro

cidra

In Polish

Drzewo kokosowe

Cytryna

In Latin

dolor ligno

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arecales

Sapindales

Family

Aceraceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cocos

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cocoeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Arecoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

157

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Properties of Coconut Tree and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Citron

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

Coconut Tree and Citron Physical Information

Coconut Tree and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Citron are as follows:

Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Coconut Tree and Citron

Care of Coconut Tree and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.