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4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as
Coconut palm, Coconut tree, Cocoanut and malayan dwarf coconut palm
Taxonomy
Cocos nucifera
Cocos
Arecaceae
Arecales

How to care for Coconut
How often to water your Coconut

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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Coconut in your home

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 🏡.
How to fertilize Coconut

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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Any tips for Coconut Palms? The other day I bought 2 coconut palms, I know the like a lot of light and slightly moist soil but if anyone has any other advice to ensure the best for these plants would be much appreciated:) #NewPlant #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PLANTMAFIA
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Just got it today looks brown
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I bought this plant and he is super happy now with the spring weather. I am afraid that he will die in the winter because I live in Germany and it gets very cold. Do you have experience dealing with cocos in the winter?should repot it? It is growing a lot #Coconut
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Am i overwatering my coco palm or is it the sunlight/temp? I water according to the app, please dont hestitate to ask a question. I appreciate the help!
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What type of fertilizer does it use and what kind of soil is used #Coconut
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my plant is drying up and I don't understand why #Coconut
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Here’s my coconut getting ready to sprout! 🌱 I just soaked it for 24 hours and it’s going to start splitting in about 2-3 months!
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I have a few words of caution. Something I found involving a plant and…maggots. I must add I HATE maggots and they are really the only thing that scares me as far as insects go. So…. I have this coconut I’m trying to sprout. (I have one already pretty tall). So I soaked it, then put it halfway in soil and put a bag over it. Left it in a bright warm area. Today I decided to check it after a few weeks and took the bag off and to my horror it’s covered in tiny maggots!!!! I guess the bag over it was not closed good and some gnats snuck in. Luckily the nut is fine. They haven’t gotten inside but I’m kinda freaking out now. I’m about to scrub it with soap and let it dry before I try again. So…..my lesson I learned the hard way is to make sure the bag or wrap that you use for something like this (for humidity) is fully sealed if you have gnats. I was not ready for this horror!!! #PlantTherapy #bugs #help #Coconut #Seedlings
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My palm is not well It was fine and growing well but now seems to be in trouble . Any advice appreciated
Care Summary for Coconut
Coconut
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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