Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Cocos

Arecaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

🍎 Edible

Coconut palms thrive in full sun with warm, humid tropical conditions and require consistently moist, well-drained sandy soil. They need protection from frost and cold winds, as they are cold-sensitive and grow best in USDA zones 10–12. Regular fertilization with a palm-specific fertilizer supports healthy frond development and fruit production.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 3-4 Days • Water Deeply And Thoroughly, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

4 – 8

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.

Angola

Ascension

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Bismarck Archipelago

Bolivia

Borneo

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil Southeast

Cambodia

Cameroon

Caroline Is.

Cayman Is.

Central African Repu

Central American Pac

Chagos Archipelago

Attracts

🐝 Birds

🐝 Bees

Safety & Use

🍎 Edible fruit

🥬 Edible leaf

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 11, 2022 by Jose Andrade (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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