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Cocos nucifera (Coconut)
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1 hour care
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per year
18m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cocos nucifera
Other names
Coconut, Cocoanut, Coconut oil plant, Coconut palm, Porcupine wood, Sugar palm, Wine palm
Genus
Cocos Cocos
Species
C. nucifera - C. nucifera is an evergreen tender perennial with large dark-green dessicated leaves.
Cocos nucifera is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Can be affected by sciarid flies
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Pot on or top-dress in spring.
Propagation
Sow seed at 27-30C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Salt tolerant, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand & fibrous matter in bright filtered light & moderate humidity. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly. In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
Cocos nucifera
Other names
Coconut, Cocoanut, Coconut oil plant, Coconut palm, Porcupine wood, Sugar palm, Wine palm
Genus
Cocos Cocos
Species
C. nucifera - C. nucifera is an evergreen tender perennial with large dark-green dessicated leaves.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Can be affected by sciarid flies
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Pot on or top-dress in spring.
Propagation
Sow seed at 27-30C in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Salt tolerant, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand & fibrous matter in bright filtered light & moderate humidity. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly. In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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