Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Cocos nucifera
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Requires a lot of watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Pinch Tips, Remove 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
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
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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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PROTEA
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Protea plant
In German
Kokospalme
Protea Pflanze
In French
Cocotier
usine de Protea
In Spanish
El cocotero
planta de protea
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
planta Protea
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Protea roślin
In Latin
dolor ligno
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Protea? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Protea. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Protea 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 Protea 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Protea
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Protea season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Protea is Acidic.
Coconut Tree and Protea Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Protea are as follows:
Care of Coconut Tree and Protea
Care of Coconut Tree and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.