Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Kokum
Copper iris
In Hindi
Kokum
Copper Iris
In German
Kokum
Copper Iris
In French
Kokum
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Kokum
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Kokum
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Kokum
Copper Iris
In Polish
Kokum
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Kokum
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Copper Iris
Season and care of Kokum and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Copper Iris Physical Information
Kokum and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Copper Iris are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Copper Iris
Care of Kokum and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.