Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Cocos nucifera
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
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, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Hanging Basket, 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
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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
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Zonal Geranium
In German
Kokospalme
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Cocotier
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
El cocotero
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
dolor ligno
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Zonal Geranium season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium
Care of Coconut Tree and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.