Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Not Available
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Kokospalme
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Cocotier
In Spanish
Nandina enana
El cocotero
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Coqueiro
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arecales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina 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 Dwarf Nandina 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.
