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Coconuts are used for a number of things:
The oil is used for drinking, hair tonic and even as a medium in tissue culture.
The coconut "meat" is used for eating as well as dried and using in baking and cooking.
The coconut husk (fibre around the seed) is used for to produce mates, brooms and brushes, the by-product of this is used as a growing medium for plants and seedlings (coconut "peat").
The trunk of the palm (when it dies) is used for a number of things including containers, fibre and decoration.
The plants themselves are used both for fruit production as well as their use in ornimental landscaping
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Is a coconut tree a flowering or non flowering plant?
Coconut palms like all other palms are flowering plants
How fast do coconut palms grow?
it takes about a month for to grow
How many times a month or year should you fertilize a dwarf coconut plant?
The feeding schedule for your coconut plant depends on which type of fertilizer you are using. Coconut palms can be fed continuously, but it is important to refer to the reapplication directions of the fertilizer you are using to avoid over fertilizing your plant.
What family is coconut trees from?
Coconut trees belong to the Arecaceae family (palms).
Do coconut palms live on land?
Yes
Are all palm trees coconut palms?
No
How do tourists react to coconut palms?
Tourists usually enjoy seeing tropical trees such as coconut palms because most do not have these trees in the areas where they live.
Are double coconut palms the largest fruits on earth?
No!!! Double Coconut is the largest "Seed" in the plant kingdom. The fruit, which requires 6-7 years to mature and a further two years to germinate, is sometimes also referred to as the sea coconut, double coconut, coco fesse, or Seychelles nut. The largest fruit in the plant kingdom is Jackfruit -- ahmad
How close to a house can you plant a palm tree?
Many palms are indoor plants and can be planted in the premisis of house. If one has to plant coconut palm, then ofcourse the distance from plant to plant should be 5 meters and good sun shine.
What are the uses of white soil?
it is used to grow coconut palms
Where do coconuts have there habitat?
Coconut palms are grown in the tropics around the world.
Can you grow a coconut tree in Texas?
In Brownsville, there are a few coconut palms loaded with fruit and over 30 feet tall
