Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
agricultural areas
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
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
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
तोरी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Zucchini
Kokospalme
In French
Courgette
Cocotier
In Spanish
calabacín
El cocotero
In Greek
κολοκύθι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Coqueiro
In Polish
Kabaczek
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
zucchini
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Zucchini and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Coconut Tree season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Zucchini and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Zucchini and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Coconut Tree
Care of Zucchini and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Zucchini 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.