Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-12
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root 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
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Water Spinach
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Kokospalme
In French
Épinards d'eau
Cocotier
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
El cocotero
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Coqueiro
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Water Spinach
dolor ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Water Spinach and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Water Spinach and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Water Spinach and Coconut Tree
Care of Water Spinach and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Water Spinach 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.