Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Types
Cocos nucifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
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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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Kokospalme
Hortensie
In French
Cocotier
Hortensia
In Spanish
El cocotero
Hortensia
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Hortensja
In Latin
dolor ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Coconut Tree and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Ubi. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Ubi
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Ubi season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Ubi Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Ubi are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Ubi
Care of Coconut Tree and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.