Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Kokum
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
Kokum
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Kokum
Blau Ährengras
In French
Kokum
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
Kokum
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Kokum
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
Kokum
Azul Aveia
In Polish
Kokum
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
Kokum
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Garcinia
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Kokum and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Kokum and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Kokum and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Kokum and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.