Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Wild sago
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ZAMIA pumila
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Coontie
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Coontie
Zwiebel
In Spanish
coontie
Cebolla
In Greek
Coontie
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Coontie
Cebola
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Asparagales
Family
Zamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Zamioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coontie and White Onion
Season and care of Coontie and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Coontie and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coontie is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Coontie and White Onion Physical Information
Coontie and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Coontie and White Onion are as follows:
Coontie flower color: Not Available
Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Coontie and White Onion
Care of Coontie and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.