Plant Care Coconut

Coconut

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Coconut has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Coconut palm, Coconut tree, Cocoanut and malayan dwarf coconut palm

Taxonomy

Cocos nucifera
Cocos
Arecaceae
Arecales

How to care for Coconut

💦 Water

How often to water your Coconut

Water needs for Coconut
0.5 cups
every 9

Coconut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Coconut

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Coconut in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coconut: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Coconut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Coconut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coconut in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Coconut

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Coconut: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Coconut after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Coconut is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Coconut →

Benefits of Growing Coconut →

Common Coconut Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Coconut →


💦 Water Needs

Coconut prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Coconut Water Frequency →

Coconut Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Coconut requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Coconut Light Requirements →

Coconut Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Coconut is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Coconut Edible? →

Coconut Toxicity to Cats →

Coconut Toxicity to Dogs →

Coconut Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Coconut will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Coconut Lifecycle →

Coconut Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Coconut →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Coconut, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Coconut

Coconut

Coconut


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Coconut has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Coconut has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
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08/18/2021

Such a low maintenance plant and relatively cheap to buy! I got this one for £9 from a supermarket! I love the fact the coconut stays at the bottom, really unique looking plant and it barely needs any maintenance

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