Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
2-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
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
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
LILIUM
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Lily
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
लिली
In German
Kokospalme
Lilie
In Spanish
El cocotero
Lirio
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Lírio
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Lilia
In Latin
dolor ligno
lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Lily? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Lily. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Lily 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 Lily 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 Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Lily
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Lily season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Lily Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Lily are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Lily
Care of Coconut Tree and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.