Malayan Dwarf Coconut Plant
The Malayan Dwarf Coconut is a palm with slow growth, requiring well-draining sandy soil and full sun exposure. Its fruit is edible, and it has medicinal uses in traditional practices for its oil, water, and husk.
Habit
Palm
Height
6 to 8 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Malaysia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
15 to 20 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.7 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
80 - 250 nuts per tree
NPK ratio
4:03:02
life Span
30 to 50 years
Health Benefits
Coconut Oil, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% sand, 30% coconut coir, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly with liquid fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Lethal Yellowing, Bud Rot, Red Palm Mite
Symptoms
Yellowing fronds, blackened bud, red mites
Organic Remedies
Remove infected fronds, neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Copper fungicides, acaricides