Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Dracaena
In German
Kokospalme
Dracaena
In French
Cocotier
Dracaena
In Spanish
El cocotero
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Dracaena
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Dracena
In Latin
dolor ligno
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Dracaena. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Dracaena 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 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 and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Dracaena season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Dracaena Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Dracaena are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena
Care of Coconut Tree and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Dracaena 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.