Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Crossandra
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Crossandra
Kokospalme
In French
Crossandra
Cocotier
In Spanish
Crossandra
El cocotero
In Greek
Crossandra
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Coqueiro
In Polish
Crossandra
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Crossandra
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arecales
Family
Acanthaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Crossandra and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Crossandra and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Crossandra and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Crossandra and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Crossandra and Coconut Tree
Care of Crossandra and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.