Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Not Available
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Biodiesel
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
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
नारियल का पेड़
In German
rohrglanzgras
Kokospalme
In French
roseau
Cocotier
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
El cocotero
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Coqueiro
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree
Care of Ribbon Grass and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Ribbon Grass 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.