Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Not Available
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROTEA
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Protea plant
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Protea Pflanze
Kokospalme
In French
usine de Protea
Cocotier
In Spanish
planta de protea
El cocotero
In Greek
φυτό Protea
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Coqueiro
In Polish
Protea roślin
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Protea herba
dolor ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Protea and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Protea and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Coconut Tree season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Protea and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Protea and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Protea flower color: Not Available
Protea leaf color: Not Available
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Protea and Coconut Tree
Care of Protea and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Protea 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.