Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Requires regular watering
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Kokum
Tangelo
In German
Kokum
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In Portuguese
Kokum
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Tangelo
Season and care of Kokum and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kokum and Tangelo Physical Information
Kokum and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Tangelo are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kokum and Tangelo
Care of Kokum and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.