Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Ornamental
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
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
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
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
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Kokospalme
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Cocotier
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
El cocotero
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
dolor ligno
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Globe Amaranth season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth
Care of Coconut Tree and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.