Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
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
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Raintree
नारियल का पेड़
In German
raintree
Kokospalme
In French
raintree
Cocotier
In Spanish
raintree
El cocotero
In Greek
Raintree
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Raintree
Coqueiro
In Polish
Raintree
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Raintree
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Raintree and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Raintree and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Raintree and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Coconut Tree
Care of Raintree and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Raintree 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.