Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
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Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cocos nucifera
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
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, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
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
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Kokospalme
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Cocotier
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
El cocotero
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
dolor ligno
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Purpleleaf Shiso season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Coconut Tree and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.