Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Fruit
Types
Cocos nucifera
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
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
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Grapefruit
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
चकोतरा
In German
Kokospalme
Grapefruit
In French
Cocotier
pamplemousse
In Spanish
El cocotero
Pomelo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Toranja
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Grapefruit. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Grapefruit season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Grapefruit Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit
Care of Coconut Tree and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.