Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Yucca
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
शकरकंद
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Palmlilie
Kokospalme
In Spanish
Yucca
El cocotero
In Greek
Yucca
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
iúca
Coqueiro
In Polish
yucca
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Yucca
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yuca and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Yuca and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Yuca and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Yuca and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Coconut Tree
Care of Yuca and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Yuca 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.