Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Cocos nucifera
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, 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
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Skin cuts
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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Kokospalme
Igel Kaktus
In French
Cocotier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
El cocotero
cactus de erizo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
jeż kaktus
In Latin
dolor ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Echinopsis. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Echinopsis season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
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Care of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis
Care of Coconut Tree and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.