Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Respiratory problems
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
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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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Sikalemen
In German
Kokospalme
Zyklamen
In French
Cocotier
Cyclamen
In Spanish
El cocotero
Ciclamen
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Cíclame
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Cyklamen
In Latin
dolor ligno
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Aceraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Tribe
Cocoeae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Cyclamen. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Cyclamen season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Coconut Tree and Cyclamen Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen
Care of Coconut Tree and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.