Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Types
Not Availble
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Allergy
-
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
-
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
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Kokospalme
In French
Tabasco poivre
Cocotier
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
El cocotero
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Coqueiro
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Tabasco Pepper 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.