Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, Insects
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
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
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 a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Water Celery
In German
Kokospalme
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Cocotier
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
El cocotero
El apio agua
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Aipo água
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Seler Woda
In Latin
dolor ligno
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Apioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Water Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Water Celery? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Water Celery. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Water Celery 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 Water Celery 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 Water Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Water Celery
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Water Celery season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Water Celery Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Water Celery are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Water Celery
Care of Coconut Tree and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.