The difference between rich coconut and pocket coconut

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1. Morphological characteristics

2. Growth habits

3. Application value

The rich coconut and the pocket coconut are two kinds of ornamental plants. They are usually made into bonsais for home viewing. Not only do they have similar names, but they also have many similarities in appearance. Some people often mistake them for each other. situation, so what are the differences between them? The editor has summarized the following points, hoping it will be helpful when you distinguish between these two plants in the future!

1. Morphological characteristics

1. Rich coconut. Its stems are relatively thick and short, its leaves are feathery, between 50 cm and 80 cm in length, the front part is a little curved, but the overall shape is relatively flat, the leaves are dark green in color and relatively shiny, and its fruit trees are mature. Then it turns reddish brown, and the fruit is round. Its fruiting period is between October and December.

2. Pocket coconut. The height of its potted plants generally does not exceed 1 meter. The stem is relatively straight and does not branch. The color of the stem is dark green. The leaves generally grow on the top of the branches. The color is also dark green like the stem. The length of the leaves is 14 cm to 22 cm, and the width is 2 cm to 3 cm. Its flowers are yellow, the fruits are orange, and the flowering period is in spring.

二, Growth habits

1. Rich coconut. It likes a warm and humid environment and is relatively tolerant of shade. Its seedlings must have a shading degree between 70% and 80% to grow well. When they grow older, they can withstand direct sunlight. Its cold resistance is also relatively strong, but it still needs to be above 0 degrees Celsius to survive.

2. Pocket coconut. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 20 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. When the temperature is lower than 13 degrees Celsius, it will stop growing. The lowest temperature in winter must be controlled above 3 degrees Celsius, otherwise it will freeze to death. It likes fertile soil and does not have high requirements for fertilizers, but the air must have a certain degree of moisture.

3. Application value

1. Rich coconut. It is usually used to decorate the home environment or urban greening. The most important thing is that it has Feng Shui effect and is welcomed by many people.

2. Pocket coconut. It can purify benzene, formaldehyde and trichlorethylene in the air. It also has high ornamental value. It is usually placed in halls, living rooms, conference rooms, waiting rooms and other places. It has a particularly good effect on beautifying the interior.

Have you all learned the above differences between these two plants? Next time you meet them, don’t admit your mistake!

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