Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, 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
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Skin inflammation
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Tuberose
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
रजनीगंधा
In German
Kokospalme
Tuberose
In French
Cocotier
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
El cocotero
nardo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Tuberosa
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Tuberoza
In Latin
dolor ligno
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Tuberose
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Tuberose? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Tuberose. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Tuberose 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 Tuberose 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 Tuberose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Tuberose
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Tuberose season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Tuberose Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Tuberose are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Tuberose
Care of Coconut Tree and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.