Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
River side
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
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
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory 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
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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 Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Eukalyptus
Kokospalme
In French
Eucalyptus
Cocotier
In Spanish
Eucalipto
El cocotero
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Coqueiro
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Eucalyptus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Coconut Tree season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree
Care of Eucalyptus and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Eucalyptus 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.