Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Sedge or Rush
Types
Cocos nucifera
Grass
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Itchiness
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kokospalme
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cocotier
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
El cocotero
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
dolor ligno
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cocos
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Softstem Bulrush season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Coconut Tree and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.