Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Part of Plant Used
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
silver dollar
In German
Kokospalme
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Cocotier
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
El cocotero
planta de la plata
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
silver dollar
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
dolor ligno
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Silver Dollar season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar
Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.