Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southwestern United States
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
silver dollar
In German
Cordia subcordata
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Cordia subcordata
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
planta de la plata
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
silver dollar
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Kou and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Kou and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Kou and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Silver Dollar
Care of Kou and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.