Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
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
Coarse
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
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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
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Elefant von Apple
Kokospalme
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Cocotier
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
El cocotero
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Coqueiro
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Elephant Apple
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Arecales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree
Care of Elephant Apple and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Apple 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.