Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
5-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
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, Full Sun, Salt
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
-
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
आर्किड
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Orchidee
Kokospalme
In French
Orchidée
Cocotier
In Spanish
Orquídea
El cocotero
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
orquídea
Coqueiro
In Polish
orquídea
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Epidendrum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Arecales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Encyclia and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Coconut Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Encyclia and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Encyclia and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Encyclia and Coconut Tree
Care of Encyclia and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Encyclia 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.