Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
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
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Verbena
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
verbena
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Eisenkraut
Kokospalme
In French
verveine
Cocotier
In Spanish
Verbena
El cocotero
In Greek
λουίζα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
verbena
Coqueiro
In Polish
werbena
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Grindelia
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Verbena and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Verbena and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Coconut Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Verbena and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Verbena and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Verbena and Coconut Tree
Care of Verbena and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Verbena 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.