Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
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Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Digestive disorders
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
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Kokospalme
In French
Matricaire odorante
Cocotier
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
El cocotero
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Coqueiro
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Cocoeae
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree
Care of Pineapple Weed and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.