Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Grass
Origin
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Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Cocos nucifera
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
No need to fertilize every year
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
Pests and diseases free
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Kokospalme
Pfeifengras
In French
Cocotier
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
El cocotero
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
dolor ligno
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Molinia Caerulea season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Coconut Tree and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.