Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Herbs
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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 or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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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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, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Purple Basil
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Kokospalme
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Cocotier
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
El cocotero
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
dolor ligno
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Properties of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Purple Basil. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Purple Basil 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 Purple Basil 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 Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Purple Basil season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Purple Basil Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil
Care of Coconut Tree and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.