Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, 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
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Sea Grape
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
सागर अंगूर
In German
Kokospalme
Sea Grape
In French
Cocotier
Sea Grape
In Spanish
El cocotero
Sea Grape
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Sea Grape
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Sea Grape
In Latin
dolor ligno
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Sea Grape. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Sea Grape season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Sea Grape Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape
Care of Coconut Tree and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.