Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
moist forests
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
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
Making cosmetics
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
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Rhododendron
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Rhododendron
Kokospalme
In French
rhododendron
Cocotier
In Spanish
rododendro
El cocotero
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
rododendro
Coqueiro
In Polish
rododendron
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Rhododendron
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Rhododendron and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Rhododendron and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Coconut Tree
Care of Rhododendron and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.