Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Grass
Types
Cocos nucifera
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Skin irritation
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
-
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
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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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Overdam घास
In German
Kokospalme
Overdam Grass
In French
Cocotier
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
El cocotero
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
dolor ligno
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Cocos
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Overdam Grass season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass
Care of Coconut Tree and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.