Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Kokospalme
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Cocotier
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
El cocotero
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Coqueiro
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.