Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
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, Dry soil
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Perilla plant
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kokospalme
In French
plante Perilla
Cocotier
In Spanish
planta de perilla
El cocotero
In Greek
φυτό perilla
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Coqueiro
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Perilla herba
dolor ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Perilla and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Perilla and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Perilla and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Coconut Tree
Care of Perilla and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Perilla 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.