The coconut palm is the most widely grown palm tree in the world, commonly found across Africa, South America and Asia. Coconut palms need the humidity and moisture of a tropical or subtropical environment to survive and thrive. Due to the year-round warm weather of the Maldives, the coconut palm is cultivated on a large scale in the country.
They’re strong, their roots extend deep into the soil and can live up to 100 years in the wild. It is known as a ‘three-generation-tree’ as it provides coconuts to the people who plant it (bearing fruit within 6 to 10 years), their children and grandchildren.
The five main varieties of coconut palm commonly found in the Maldives include:
Nulu ruh: Tall palm bearing a green-colored coconut
Kuhi ruh: Tall palm bearing both green and red-colored coconuts
Rathu ruh: Tall palm bearing red-colored coconuts
Jaafaanu ruh: Short palm bearing a green-colored coconut
Danbu ruh: Short palm bearing a red-colored coconut.
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The coconut palm is the most widely grown palm tree in the world, commonly found across Africa, South America and Asia. Coconut palms need the humidity and moisture of a tropical or subtropical environment to survive and thrive. Due to the year-round warm weather of the Maldives, the coconut palm is cultivated on a large scale in the country.
They’re strong, their roots extend deep into the soil and can live up to 100 years in the wild. It is known as a ‘three-generation-tree’ as it provides coconuts to the people who plant it (bearing fruit within 6 to 10 years), their children and grandchildren.
The five main varieties of coconut palm commonly found in the Maldives include: