Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Tropical areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose 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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Dracaena marginata
Kokospalme
In French
Dracaena marginata
Cocotier
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
El cocotero
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
Coqueiro
In Polish
Dracena marginata
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata 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.