Coconut Palm. An impressive foliage plant with tall trunk with a swollen base and lustrous bright green pinnate leaves. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Cocos nucifera
An impressive foliage plant with tall trunk with a swollen base and lustrous bright green pinnate leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Cocos |
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Species | nucifera |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Coconut Palm |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Arecaceae |
Spread | 1.4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Arching |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | brown |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
Propagation | Seed |
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