Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Aquatics
Origin
Not Available
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
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 in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Water Spinach
In German
Kokospalme
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Cocotier
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
El cocotero
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
dolor ligno
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Water Spinach. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Water Spinach season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Water Spinach Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach
Care of Coconut Tree and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.