Malasiyan Yellow Coconut Plant & Tree (1.5-3.5 Ft Height) Fo..More

The Malaysian coconut plant, often referred to as the Malaysian Dwarf Coconut, is a popular coconut variety known for its relatively short stature, early fruiting, and high yield. Here’s a detailed description of the plant:

🌴 Malaysian Coconut Plant Description
1. Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
2. Common Name: Malaysian Dwarf Coconut
3. Origin: Malaysia

🌱 Plant Characteristics
Type: Dwarf variety (though still grows quite tall over time)

Height: Typically 10–15 meters at maturity, but shorter in early stages

Growth Habit: Upright with a stout trunk

Leaf Structure: Long, pinnate (feather-like) leaves, arching fronds

🥥 Fruit Characteristics
Fruiting Age: Begins fruiting in 3 to 4 years (faster than tall varieties)

Coconuts: Medium-sized, round to oval in shape

Color Varieties: Green, yellow, or orange (depending on subtype like Malaysian Yellow or Malaysian Red Dwarf)

Nut Quality:

Rich in coconut water

Soft, sweet kernel (edible meat)

Used for both tender coconut water and mature kernel processing

🌾 Agronomic Features
Climate Suitability: Tropical and coastal climates, prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils

Resistance: Moderate resistance to pests and diseases; some resistance to the coconut mite and lethal yellowing disease

Spacing: Typically planted 6–7 meters apart in plantations

✅ Advantages
Early bearing

High nut yield

Easy to harvest due to shorter height in early years

Suitable for both small-scale farms and commercial plantations