Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Central America, South America
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Shoots
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
tail flower
In German
Kokospalme
Schwanz Blume
In French
Cocotier
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
El cocotero
tail flower
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Tailflower
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
dolor ligno
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Pothoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Tail Flower. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Tail Flower season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Tail Flower Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower
Care of Coconut Tree and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.