Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Kokum
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Kokum
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Kokum
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Latin
Kokum
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Kokum and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kokum and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Kokum and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Ajwain plant
Care of Kokum and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.