Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, 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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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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
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Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Kale
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
गोभी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Grünkohl
Kokospalme
In French
Chou frisé
Cocotier
In Spanish
Col rizada
El cocotero
In Greek
Λάχανο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Couve
Coqueiro
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
kale
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Kale and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kale and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Kale and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Coconut Tree
Care of Kale and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.