Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, 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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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 Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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, Insect Repellent
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Kokospalme
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Cocotier
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
El cocotero
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Coqueiro
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arecales
Family
Acanthaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Malabar nut and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Malabar nut and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Coconut Tree
Care of Malabar nut and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Malabar nut 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.