Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Gebang Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Olive, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark 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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
CORYPHA utan
Common Name
Kokum
Buri Palm, Gebang Palm
In German
Kokum
Schopfpalmen
In French
Kokum
Buri Palm
In Spanish
Kokum
Buri Palm
In Portuguese
Kokum
Buri Palm
In Polish
Kokum
Buri Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Buri Palm
Season and care of Kokum and Buri Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Buri Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buri Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buri Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buri Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kokum and Buri Palm Physical Information
Kokum and Buri Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Buri Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Buri Palm are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Buri Palm flower color: Ivory
- Buri Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Buri Palm
Care of Kokum and Buri Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buri Palm 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 Buri Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
