Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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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
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
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
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Red Cardinal
Kokospalme
In French
Cardinal rouge
Cocotier
In Spanish
Cárdenas
El cocotero
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Coqueiro
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree
Care of Red Cardinal and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.