Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Perennial Grass
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
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
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
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, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
हाथी घास
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Elefantengras
Kokospalme
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Cocotier
In Spanish
pasto elefante
El cocotero
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Coqueiro
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
elephanti herba
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree
Care of Elephant Grass and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Grass 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.