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About Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree


About Coconut Tree and Fall Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin, North America   
Not Available   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands   
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
5-12   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
H2   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
61.00 cm   
99+
2,900.00 cm   
7

Minimum Width
45.70 cm   
99+
700.00 cm   
30

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink   
Yellow Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Golden Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
All year   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
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, Early Fall, Fall   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   
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
  
  

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, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot   
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   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
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   

Edible Uses
Not Available   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments   
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties   
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata   
Cocos nucifera   

Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox   
Coconut Palm, coconut tree   

In Hindi
Fall Phlox   
नारियल का पेड़   

In German
fall phlox   
Kokospalme   

In French
Fall Phlox   
Cocotier   

In Spanish
Fall Phlox   
El cocotero   

In Greek
Fall Phlox   
καρύδας δέντρο   

In Portuguese
Fall Phlox   
Coqueiro   

In Polish
Fall Phlox   
Drzewo kokosowe   

In Latin
Phlox cadent   
dolor ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Arecales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Aceraceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Cocos   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cocoeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
67   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree. Fall Phlox doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Fall Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Fall Phlox has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree

Season and care of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree Physical Information

Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree are as follows:

Care of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree

Care of Fall Phlox and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Fall Phlox 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.

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