Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Not Available
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
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
Shade areas
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Kraut Robert
Kokospalme
In French
herbe à Robert
Cocotier
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
El cocotero
In Greek
βότανο Robert
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
erva robert
Coqueiro
In Polish
herb robert
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Robertus herba
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Arecales
Family
Geraniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Herb Robert and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Herb Robert and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Coconut Tree
Care of Herb Robert and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.