Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
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
convulsions, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Squill
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Squill
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Squill
Kokospalme
In French
Squille
Cocotier
In Spanish
Escila
El cocotero
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cila
Coqueiro
In Polish
Cebulica
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Scilla
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Squill and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Squill and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Squill and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Squill and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Coconut Tree
Care of Squill and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Squill 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.