Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Water occasionally
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Dracaena marginata
In German
Kokospalme
Dracaena marginata
In French
Cocotier
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
El cocotero
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Dracena marginata
In Latin
dolor ligno
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Dracaena Marginata season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.