Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Requires a lot of 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Nut, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
CARYOTA urens
Common Name
Kokum
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
In German
Kokum
Toddy Palm
In French
Kokum
toddy palm
In Spanish
Kokum
Caryota urens
In Greek
Kokum
toddy παλάμη
In Portuguese
Kokum
palmeira toddy
In Polish
Kokum
Kariota parząca
In Latin
Kokum
ddy palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Caryoteae
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kokum and Toddy Palm
Season and care of Kokum and Toddy Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Toddy Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toddy Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kokum and Toddy Palm Physical Information
Kokum and Toddy Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Toddy Palm are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
- Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Kokum and Toddy Palm
Care of Kokum and Toddy Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toddy 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 Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.