Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Types
Cocos nucifera
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize when new
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, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
-
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, 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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Spinach
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
पालक
In German
Kokospalme
Spinat
In French
Cocotier
Épinards
In Spanish
El cocotero
Espinacas
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Espinafre
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Szpinak
In Latin
dolor ligno
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Spinach. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Spinach
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Spinach season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Spinach Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Spinach are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Spinach
Care of Coconut Tree and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.