The Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) bears comparatively large leaves. Additionally, they look like a feather. Coconut palms produce likewise showy fruits. It has fragrant flowers. As well as, it is the best evergreen plant.
Alternative names for the Coconut palm
Scientific name: Cocos nucifera
Common names: coconut palm
Classification of the Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera)
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Monocotyledonae |
| Subclass | Arecales |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Cocos L. |
| Species | Cocos nucifera L. |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data
| Flower | Showy, Fragrant |
| Flower shape | Cup-shaped |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Bloom Time | Seasonal bloomer |
| Flower color | Creamy-yellow |
| Fruit | Showy, Edible |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Subphylum | Angiospermae |
| Plant Type | Broadleaf evergreen |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Leaf detail | Pinnate |
| Minimum Leaf size | 7 meters long |
| Leaf shape | Feather-like |
| Attracts | Insect, bees, birds |
Plant Care
| Water | Average |
| Sun | Full sunlight |
| Maintenance | Medium |
| Levels of Soil pH | 5.5 to 8.0 |
| Soil drainage level | Well-drained |
| Soil moisture | Moist |
| Suitable Soil type | Sandy, loamy, clay |
| Origin/native | Island |
How to care for the Coconut palm?
Light:
This plant grows best in particularly full sunlight. Whereas, if placed inside give it ample sunlight.
Water:
Water the plant at least twice a week. Although, Soil needs to be moist enough. However, it is suggested that do not overwater the plants.
Soil:
Overall Preferred soil condition for this plant is sandy, loamy, and clay. Also, the soil needs to be well-drained.
Fertilizer:
Likewise, for the best plant growth fertilize the plant with liquid fertilizer. since it needs extra nitrogen therefore fertilizing it would be best.
Temperature:
Coconut plant needs above 18 °C temperature range is required to best grow.
Pot size:
Further, It can be potted in three-gallon pots.
Plant growth range:
In general, it’s height ranges up to 30 meters.
Pruning:
Eventually, it is suggested to remove the diseased parts.
Learn more about palms
We have written a few blogs about different types of palms. Here are some of them:
- Pineapple Palm (Phoenix canariensis)
- Areca palm and its benefits
- Palmspear
- Cocos nucifera: Facts to know
- Cordyline australis plant profile:
- Attalea Speciosa: A brief plant profile
- Begonia luxurians plant facts
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