Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Palm or Cycad
Origin
-
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
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
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
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, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Date Palm
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
खजूर
In German
Kokospalme
Dattelpalme
In French
Cocotier
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
El cocotero
Palmera datilera
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Data Palm
In Latin
dolor ligno
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Coryphoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Date Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Date Palm? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Date Palm. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Date Palm 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 Date Palm 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 Date Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Date Palm
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Date Palm season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Date Palm Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Date Palm are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Date Palm
Care of Coconut Tree and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.