Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
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
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Kokum
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Kokum
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Kokum
Kokospalme
In Spanish
Kokum
El cocotero
In Greek
Kokum
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kokum
Coqueiro
In Polish
Kokum
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Kokum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Kokum and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kokum and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Kokum and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Coconut Tree
Care of Kokum and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.