Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Aquatics
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Keep immersed in 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
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
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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
Seeds, Spores
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, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Pepperwort
In German
Kokospalme
Pepperwort
In French
Cocotier
Pepperwort
In Spanish
El cocotero
Pepperwort
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Pepperwort
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Pepperwort
In Latin
dolor ligno
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Pepperwort. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Pepperwort season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Pepperwort Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort
Care of Coconut Tree and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.