Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Cocos nucifera
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
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, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
प्याज
In German
Kokospalme
Zwiebel
In French
Cocotier
Oignon
In Spanish
El cocotero
Cebolla
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Cebola
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Cebula
In Latin
dolor ligno
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Allioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and White Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and White Onion? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and White Onion. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and White Onion 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 White Onion 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 White Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and White Onion
Season and care of Coconut Tree and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and White Onion season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Coconut Tree and White Onion Physical Information
Coconut Tree and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and White Onion are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and White Onion
Care of Coconut Tree and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.