Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Switchgrass
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Wet lands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Indigo
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Panicum
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
panikom
नारियल का पेड़
In German
panikom
Kokospalme
In French
panikom
Cocotier
In Spanish
panikom
El cocotero
In Greek
Panicum
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Panicum
Coqueiro
In Polish
Panicum
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Panicum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Panicum and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Panicum and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Panicum and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Coconut Tree
Care of Panicum and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.