small coconut palm Cocos Nucifera "Coconut Palm" Small 1.4 to 1.5m — Greensouq

small coconut palm Cocos Nucifera "Coconut Palm" Small 1.4 to 1.5m — GreensouqSmall Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera) Overview A young, decorative version of the classic tropical coconut tree. Perfect for warm climates and container gardening. Height (young): 1. 4 to 1. 5 meters Height (mature): Up to 30 meters Spread (mature): Up to 12 meters Price Range: AED 70180 (varies by seller and size) Available at: Greensouq, Greenie. ae Plant Features Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Common Name: Coconut Palm Leaves: Long, feather like

🌴 Small Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera) Overview

A young, decorative version of the classic tropical coconut tree. Perfect for warm climates and container gardening.

• Height (young): 1.4 to 1.5 meters

• Height (mature): Up to 30 meters

• Spread (mature): Up to 12 meters

• Price Range: AED 70–180 (varies by seller and size)

• Available at: Greensouq, Greenie.ae

🌿 Plant Features

• Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera

• Common Name: Coconut Palm

• Leaves: Long, feather-like green fronds (4–6 meters)

• Flowers: Small, fragrant, cream to yellow, bowl-shaped

• Fruit: Oval coconuts with green to orange-red outer skin and fibrous husk

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Origin: Coastal tropical regions

• Ideal Temperature: 29–35°C (85–95°F); minimum 18°C (64°F)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained, pH 5.5–6.5

• Water: Needs regular watering, especially when young

• Humidity: Prefers humid air

• Tolerances: Excellent resistance to wind and salt

🌱 Care Tips

• Fertilizer: Use palm fertilizer with potassium, magnesium, and boron every 2–3 months

• Pruning: Only trim dead or damaged leaves

• Watch Out For:

  • Pests: Red palm weevil, rhinoceros beetle

  • Diseases: Lethal yellowing in some areas

🏡 Best Uses

• Landscaping: Great for gardens, courtyards, poolside areas

• Containers: Can grow in large pots (in frost-free zones)

• Benefits: Produces coconuts for food, drink, oil, and fiber

🌴 Mature Coconut Palm Snapshot

• Trunk: Grey, often leaning, with a swollen base

• Leaves: Bright green, feather-like, up to 6m long

• Flowers: Yellow, fragrant, bloom year-round

• Fruit: Green to orange-red coconuts with fibrous husk

• Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Fragrance: None

🌍 Climate & Tolerance