Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
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, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Asthma
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
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Red Currant
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Red Currant
In German
Kokospalme
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Cocotier
Groseille
In Spanish
El cocotero
Grosella
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Groselha
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
dolor ligno
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Red Currant. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Currant 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 Red Currant 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 Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Red Currant
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Red Currant season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Red Currant Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Red Currant are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Red Currant
Care of Coconut Tree and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.