Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White, Yellow green
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Kokum
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In German
Kokum
Rote Zwiebel
In French
Kokum
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
Kokum
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Kokum
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Kokum
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Kokum
Czerwona cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Red Onion
Season and care of Kokum and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Kokum and Red Onion Physical Information
Kokum and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Red Onion are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kokum and Red Onion
Care of Kokum and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Onion 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 Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.