Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Europe
Not Available
Types
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Phalaris
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Phalaris
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Phalaris
Kokospalme
In French
Phalaris
Cocotier
In Spanish
Phalans
El cocotero
In Greek
Phalans
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Phalans
Coqueiro
In Polish
Phalans
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Phalaris
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Phalaridinae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phalaris and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Phalaris and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Phalaris and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Phalaris is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Phalaris and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Phalaris and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Phalaris 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 Phalaris and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Phalaris and Coconut Tree
Care of Phalaris and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Phalaris 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.