Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Complete balanced 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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
Not Available
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
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Kokospalme
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Cocotier
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
El cocotero
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
dolor ligno
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Talus Slope Penstemon season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Coconut Tree and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.