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Here's a detailed description of the coconut plant (Cocos nucifera), one of the most versatile and iconic tropical trees in the world:

🌴 Coconut Plant Overview
Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera

Common Names: Coconut palm, Nariyal (Hindi), Thennai (Tamil), Narikel (Bengali)

Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)

Origin: Tropical regions, believed to be native to coastal areas of Southeast Asia and the Pacific

🌱 Plant Characteristics
🌿 Growth Habit:
Type: Tall, single-stemmed palm tree (some dwarf varieties exist)

Height:

Tall varieties: 60–100 feet (18–30 meters)

Dwarf varieties: 10–30 feet (3–10 meters)

Lifespan: 60–80 years (some live over 100 years)

🌿 Leaves:
Type: Pinnate (feather-like) fronds

Length: 13–20 feet (4–6 meters)

Arrangement: Spiral around the crown

Appearance: Long, slender leaflets emerging from a central stalk

🌿 Stem (Trunk):
Appearance: Slender, ringed with leaf scars

Texture: Smooth and fibrous

Color: Light brown to greyish

🌼 Flowers:
Type: Monoecious (male and female flowers on the same tree)

Appearance: Small, yellowish flowers borne in clusters within protective bracts (spadices)

Blooming: Throughout the year in warm climates

🥥 Fruit (Coconut):
Type: Drupe (not a true nut)

Size: 10–14 inches (25–35 cm) in length

Weight: 1–2.5 kg (2.2–5.5 lbs)

Layers:

Exocarp: Smooth, green or yellow outer skin

Mesocarp: Fibrous husk (coir)

Endocarp: Hard shell encasing the seed

Seed (kernel): Edible white flesh and water inside

Maturity: Takes about 10–12 months to mature

🌞 Growing Conditions:
Climate: Tropical and coastal regions (USDA Zones 10–12)

Temperature: Ideal range is 27–32°C (80–90°F)

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil with good organic content

Sunlight: Full sun (requires at least 6–8 hours daily)

Watering: Needs consistent moisture, especially in early years

Spacing: 20–30 feet (6–9 meters) between trees

🧴 Uses of the Coconut Plant:
Fruit (coconut water, kernel, oil)

Leaves: Used for weaving, roofing, and decorations

Trunk: Timber for construction

Coir (husk fibers): Used in mats, ropes, and brushes

Sap: Collected to make toddy, jaggery, or vinegar

Would you like to know about specific types like tall vs dwarf coconut varieties or how to grow one at home or in a pot?