Coco Loco Plant (Cocos nucifera)
Here’s an unusual gift for
any gardening enthusiast. The
Coco Loco Plant, or Dwarf Green
Malaysian Coconut, is shipped
with the plant growing out of a
coconut as shown in the photo.
People in zones 9-11 can plant it in
their outdoor garden where it will
reach up to 50’ tall and produce
flowers and coconuts in as little
as 5 years. If you live in northern
zones, grow it outside during the
warm summer months and inside
during the winter. It adds a tropical
feel to the indoor garden. The oval
coconut is covered with a light
green husk and the woody shell
protects the edible white coconut
meat and sweet water. Coconut
has many health benefits including:
powerful antibacterial, antiviral
and antifungal, energy booster,
increases metabolism and promotes healthy thyroid function. In India, it is called kalpa
vriksha meaning “the tree that provides all the necessities of life.” Sold as a large plant in
a 6” pot with a terracotta colored pot cover (as shown in the photo).