Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Ornamental plant
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
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
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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, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Dumbcane
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Kokospalme
Dieffenbachie
In French
Cocotier
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
El cocotero
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
dolor ligno
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Genus
Cocos
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Dumbcane. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Dumbcane season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Dumbcane Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane
Care of Coconut Tree and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.