Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
India
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Kokum
In Portuguese
Abelia
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Kokum
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Kokum. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Kokum doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kokum has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Kokum
Season and care of Abelia and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Kokum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Kokum Physical Information
Abelia and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Kokum are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Abelia and Kokum
Care of Abelia and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.