Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Wild sago
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Kokum
Coontie
In Portuguese
Kokum
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Coontie
Season and care of Kokum and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Coontie Physical Information
Kokum and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Coontie are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kokum and Coontie
Care of Kokum and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.