Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Shrub
Types
Cocos nucifera
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Stem
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, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Jessamine
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
चमेली
In German
Kokospalme
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Cocotier
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
El cocotero
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
dolor ligno
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Jessamine
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Jessamine? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Jessamine. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Jessamine 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 Jessamine 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 Jessamine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Jessamine
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Jessamine season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Jessamine Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Jessamine are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Jessamine
Care of Coconut Tree and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.