Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, 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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
बैंगन
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Aubergine
Kokospalme
In French
Aubergine
Cocotier
In Spanish
Berenjena
El cocotero
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Coqueiro
In Polish
Bakłażan
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Eggplant
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Eggplant and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Eggplant and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Eggplant and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Coconut Tree
Care of Eggplant and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.