Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Cocos nucifera
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
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
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
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
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Sakaki
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Sakaki
In German
Kokospalme
Sperrstrauch
In French
Cocotier
Sakaki
In Spanish
El cocotero
Sakaki
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Sakaki
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Sakaki
In Latin
dolor ligno
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Sakaki
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Sakaki? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Sakaki. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Sakaki 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 Sakaki 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 Sakaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Sakaki
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Sakaki season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Sakaki Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Sakaki are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Coconut Tree and Sakaki
Care of Coconut Tree and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.