The Coconut Tree (Cocos Nucifera L.

) is called "The Tree of Life" because of the endless

list of products and by-products derived from its various parts.

arts and Uses of Coconut tree
1 Coconut palm
The coconut palm tree is a versatile and prolific plant, playing a part in the medical treatment of
soldiers in World War , sheltering residents of island nations, and providing ancient civilizations with
spears for hunting.

2. ut
The coconut palm's most obvious uses come from the nut itself. The trees begin producing
fruit from three to six years depending on the specific cultivar, and it is an essential part of many
products. nside the immature nut there is liquid commonly called coconut water. This liquid is clear
and slightly sweet, containing sugar and various nutrients

3. Flowers
The flowers on the coconut palm are surrounded by a sheath used to manufacture a material
similar to burlap, according to the Union College website. This material is used to make various
types of apparel.

4. Husk
The husk of the coconut can be soaked in salt water and separated into a fiber called coir.
Coir is used to make twine, rope and rugs. t is also an excellent organic soil mixture for growing
plants. The same material is ground into a sand-like consistency and is added directly to potting soil.

5. Leaves
The large, wide leaves of the coconut palm have been used to make a variety of items
including brushes, brooms, hats and clothing. The leaves are cut into small strips, or left whole to
serve as makeshift roofs or fences in tropical island villages
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O Coconut milk from the mature coconut is used to make Virgin Coconut Oil, VCO can help
prevent and treat minor ailments.
O Coconut oil is also used as hairdressing and as massage oil.
O Coconut meat is shredded or flaked for use in baked goods or candies.
O The dried meat, called .457,, contains over 60% oil. This oil is used in making soap, cooking
fat, margarine, cosmetics, lubricants, and many other products.
O Coconut cake, the solid material left after the oil is removed from the copra, is used in making
cattle feed and fertilizer.
O The coconut juice is a nutritious refreshing drink especially for those people with kidney
problems. Coconut juice is highly alkaline.
O Fiber from the coconut husk is used to make mats, brushes, cordage and packaging material
for plant, and in some countries, coconut husk is used as floor polisher.
O The shell is used for ladles and cups, and is polished and ornamented into souvenirs,
accessories and decorative objects.
O Young leaf shoots may be eaten as salad
O The sap, a sweetish fluid called 94//is fermented into an alcoholic beverage or into vinegar.
O The leaves of the tree are used to thatch roofs and to make hats, baskets, and fans.
O The trunk is used for canoes, posts, rafters, and fences.
O The ribs of the leaves are used for spears, arrows, and torches.
O Coconut Roots can be use for beverage, dye stuff, and medicine purposes.
O Coconut Leaves for thatch and Puso.


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4 %4 PIant and Gr4 A C4.4nut

To start a coconut from the seed, it is best to have the outer fibrous husk
intact

Get a 3-gallon pot. Use high quality nursery soil mixed with 40% coarse sand.
Add drainage rocks to the bottom of the pot

Lay your coconut husk on the ground and see what way it wants to rest. Plant
your coconut husk 1/2 way into the soil in the same position

You can leave the pot in the sun or the shade. Water lightly to keep very
lightly moist. Partial shade will likely be more successful

Be patient. The first time we started a coconut from seed it took 9 nine
months to sprout. t is common for many palms to take many months to
sprout. Don't over water as you'll rot them out.

Your coconut will first split its husk at the bottom and send down some roots. t may take several months
before your coconut also splits the top of the husk pushing up its first fronds. n other words, your coconut
will be growing and you won't even know it until it splits the top.

After your coconut spouts, your coconut can live in your 3-gallon pot for about 3-6 months. After that,
plant it out or in another larger pot or directly into the soil. ncorporate lots of manure. Fertilize properly
starting after sprouting 3 fronds.


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