Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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 Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, 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
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
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, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Elephant Ear
In German
Kokospalme
Elephant Ear
In French
Cocotier
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
El cocotero
Elephant Ear
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Elephant Ear
In Latin
dolor ligno
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Ear 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 Elephant Ear 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 Elephant Ear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Elephant Ear season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear
Care of Coconut Tree and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.