Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Kokum
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In German
Kokum
Hortensie
In French
Kokum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kokum
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Kokum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kokum
Hortensja
Family
Zamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kokum and Batavia
Season and care of Kokum and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Kokum and Batavia Physical Information
Kokum and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Batavia are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kokum and Batavia
Care of Kokum and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.