Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
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
Salt, Wet Site
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Rice
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
चावल
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Reis
Kokospalme
In Spanish
arroz
El cocotero
In Greek
ρύζι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
arroz
Coqueiro
In Polish
ryż
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
rice
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Rice Plant and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Rice Plant and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Coconut Tree
Care of Rice Plant and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.