Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, 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
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
No Beauty Benefits
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
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, 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
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
पत्थरचूर
In German
Kokospalme
Harfensträucher
In French
Cocotier
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
El cocotero
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
dolor ligno
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Coleus Forskohlii season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Coconut Tree and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done 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 Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.