Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Kokospalme
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Cocotier
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
El cocotero
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Coqueiro
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
dolor ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon 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.