Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Types
Cocos nucifera
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
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
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बैंगन
In German
Kokospalme
Aubergine
In French
Cocotier
Aubergine
In Spanish
El cocotero
Berenjena
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Berinjela
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Bakłażan
In Latin
dolor ligno
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Eggplant
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Eggplant? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Eggplant. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Eggplant
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Eggplant season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Eggplant Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Eggplant are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Eggplant
Care of Coconut Tree and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.