Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
2-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 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
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
convulsions, Vomiting
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
Removes dandruff
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
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
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 a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
SCILLA
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Squill
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Squill
In German
Kokospalme
Squill
In French
Cocotier
Squille
In Spanish
El cocotero
Escila
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Cila
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Cebulica
In Latin
dolor ligno
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Squill? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Squill. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Squill 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 Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Squill
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Squill season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Squill is .
Coconut Tree and Squill Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Squill are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Squill
Care of Coconut Tree and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Squill pruning is done . In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.