Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Sedge or Rush
Types
Cocos nucifera
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Subulate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, 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
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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
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kokospalme
Dach-Anlage
In French
Cocotier
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
El cocotero
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
parasol roślin
In Latin
dolor ligno
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Umbrella Sedge season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Coconut Tree and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.