Fera

Cocus nucifera

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  Super fussy
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  Bright light

• Cocus nucifera likes...
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    Regular watering

    She likes her soil lightly moist. Check her often and water her if the top inch of soil is dry.

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    Bright light

    The more light the better. She’s used to living on tropical beaches, so loves direct sun.

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    Humidity

    She loves humidity, so regular misting will make her very happy. Or you could put her in a very bright bathroom.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Cocos nucifera

  Nickname

  Coconut; Coconut palm

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  110-120cm

  Pet/Baby safe?

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  19cm

• About coconut plant

  When we hear the words ‘palm tree’, most of us think of cocus nucifera: big fronds, long bowing trunk, coconuts hanging. It’s one of the world’s most famous trees. It’s been around for an awfully long time, with recorded mention as far back as 1BC. It’s an incredibly useful plant, providing everything from food to cosmetics to mattress stuffing.

  The coconut grows all over the world, but mostly in tropical Asia. It loves anywhere with warm and moist conditions. That can make it a challenging indoor plant, but an impressive one. It likes steady, warm temperature, bright light and very high humidity. Basically, it’s not a plant you can just leave to its own devices. It needs regular attention and patience. It will also enjoy a monthly feed in spring and summer. 

  If you can give it everything it wants, it looks fantastic. Are you up for the challenge?

  Did you know?

  The coconut isn’t a nut at all. It’s a drupe, or a stone fruit, like a peach or an apricot.