Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Esslöffel
Kokospalme
In French
Desert cuillère
Cocotier
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
El cocotero
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Coqueiro
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
cochleari deserto
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree
Care of Desert Spoon and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Desert Spoon 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.