Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
Neomarica gracilis
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Sword-like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Balanced garden plant 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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
NEOMARICA caerulea
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Walking Iris
In German
Kokospalme
Gehen Iris
In French
Cocotier
Iris Marcher
In Spanish
El cocotero
caminar Iris
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
περπάτημα Iris
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Andar Iris
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Walking Iris
In Latin
dolor ligno
O Thaumantias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Walking Iris. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Walking Iris 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 Walking Iris 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 Walking Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Walking Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Walking Iris season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Walking Iris Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Walking Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris
Care of Coconut Tree and Walking Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Walking Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.