Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
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
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Viola
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Viola
In German
Cordia subcordata
Viola
In French
Cordia subcordata
Alto
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Viola
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Viola
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Altówka
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and Viola
Season and care of Kou and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Viola Physical Information
Kou and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Kou and Viola are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Viola
Care of Kou and Viola 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 Viola pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.