Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
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 Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
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, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
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
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
तोरी
In German
Kokospalme
Zucchini
In French
Cocotier
Courgette
In Spanish
El cocotero
calabacín
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
abobrinha
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Kabaczek
In Latin
dolor ligno
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Zucchini. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Zucchini season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Zucchini
Care of Coconut Tree and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.