Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Shrub
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cocos nucifera
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Firewheel
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Firewheel
In German
Kokospalme
Feuerrad
In French
Cocotier
Firewheel
In Spanish
El cocotero
Firewheel
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Firewheel
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Firewheel
In Latin
dolor ligno
Firewheel
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Embryophyta
Properties of Coconut Tree and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Firewheel. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Firewheel
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Firewheel season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Firewheel Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Firewheel are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Firewheel
Care of Coconut Tree and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.