Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India
Central America, South America
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Kokum
Green Beans
In Spanish
Kokum
Green Beans
In Portuguese
Kokum
feijões
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Kokum and Spring Beans
Season and care of Kokum and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Spring Beans Physical Information
Kokum and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Spring Beans are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Kokum and Spring Beans
Care of Kokum and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.