Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
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, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
अरवी
In German
Kokospalme
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Cocotier
Colocasia
In Spanish
El cocotero
Colocasia
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Colocasia
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Kolokazja
In Latin
dolor ligno
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cocoeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Taro? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Taro. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Taro 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 Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Taro
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Taro season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Taro Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Taro are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Coconut Tree and Taro
Care of Coconut Tree and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Taro pruning is done . In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.