Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
India
  
Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
  
Melissa, Sachet
  
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
  
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
-9999
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Pink
  
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Burgundy
  
Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Small narrow short
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
  
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
  
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
  
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
  
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
  
Common Name
Kokum
  
English Lavender
  
In Hindi
Kokum
  
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
  
In German
Kokum
  
Englisch Lavendel
  
In French
Kokum
  
Lavande anglaise
  
In Spanish
Kokum
  
Inglés lavanda
  
In Greek
Kokum
  
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
  
In Portuguese
Kokum
  
Inglês Lavender
  
In Polish
Kokum
  
English Lavender
  
In Latin
Kokum
  
anglicus Lavender
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Theales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Zamiaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Garcinia
  
Lavandula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Garcinieae
  
Lavanduleae
  
Subfamily
Clusioideae
  
Nepetoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kokum and English Lavender
Season and care of Kokum and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and English Lavender Physical Information
Kokum and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and English Lavender are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Kokum and English Lavender
Care of Kokum and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.