Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Heliotropium
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
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
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, 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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Heliotrop
Kokospalme
In French
héliotrope
Cocotier
In Spanish
heliotropo
El cocotero
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Coqueiro
In Polish
heliotrop
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Heliotrope
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Heliotrope and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Heliotrope and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and Coconut Tree
Care of Heliotrope and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.