How to grow and care for Cocos nucifera L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cocos nucifera L., Coconut tree
Cocos nucifera L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cocos nucifera L.
How often should I water?
check Cocos nucifera L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Cocos nucifera L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cocos nucifera L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cocos nucifera L. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~70%
100
Cocos nucifera L. prefers humidity about 50~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cocos nucifera L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Cocos, Species: Cocos nucifera
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Cocos |
| Species | Cocos nucifera |
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