Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
gardens, Rainforest, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Palmate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Do not water frequently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
COCCOTHRINAX crinita
Common Name
Kokum
Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Kokum
ओल्ड मैन पाम
In German
Kokum
Old Man Palm
In French
Kokum
Old Man Palm
In Spanish
Kokum
Anciano de Palm
In Greek
Kokum
Γέρος Palm
In Portuguese
Kokum
Old Man Palma
In Polish
Kokum
Stary Palm
In Latin
Kokum
Old Palm Man
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Cryosophileae
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kokum and Old Man Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Kokum and Old Man Palm? We provide you with everything About Kokum and Old Man Palm. Kokum has thorns and Old Man Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Kokum does not have fragrant flowers. Kokum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Old Man Palm has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kokum and Old Man Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kokum and Old Man Palm
Season and care of Kokum and Old Man Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Old Man Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Old Man Palm Physical Information
Kokum and Old Man Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Old Man Palm height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Old Man Palm are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Old Man Palm flower color: Not Available
- Old Man Palm leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kokum and Old Man Palm
Care of Kokum and Old Man Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man 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 Old Man Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
