Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
not available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Acuminate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Kokum
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In German
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In French
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Kokum
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Kokum
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Ranunculales
Family
Zamiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Kokum and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Kokum and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Kokum and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Kokum and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.