Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
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, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Average Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, 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, 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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Kokospalme
In French
Hortensia
Cocotier
In Spanish
Hortensia
El cocotero
In Greek
υδραγεία
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Coqueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Hibiscus
dolor ligno
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree
Care of Yardlong Bean and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.