Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cocos nucifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
APIOS americana
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
American potato-bean, Ground-bean, Groundnut
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Kokospalme
Hortensie
In French
Cocotier
Hortensia
In Spanish
El cocotero
Hortensia
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Hortensja
In Latin
dolor ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Coconut Tree and Groundnut
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Groundnut? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Groundnut. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Groundnut 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 Groundnut 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 Groundnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Groundnut
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Groundnut is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Groundnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Groundnut season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Groundnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Groundnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Groundnut Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Groundnut physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Groundnut height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Groundnut are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Groundnut flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Brown
- Groundnut leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Groundnut
Care of Coconut Tree and Groundnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Groundnut 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 Groundnut needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.