Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
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
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, 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
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Madagascar palm
In German
Kokospalme
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Cocotier
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
El cocotero
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Pachypodium
In Latin
dolor ligno
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Arecales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Madagascar palm season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm
Care of Coconut Tree and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.