Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Habitat
wastelands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Lavatera
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Malve
Kokospalme
In Spanish
malva
El cocotero
In Greek
μολόχα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
malva
Coqueiro
In Polish
malwa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
malva
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lavatera and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Lavatera and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Lavatera and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Lavatera and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lavatera and Coconut Tree
Care of Lavatera and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Lavatera 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.