Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
-
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Macadamia
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In German
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In French
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Macadamia
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Macadamia and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Kou? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Kou. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Kou has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Macadamia and Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Kou
Season and care of Macadamia and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Kou Physical Information
Macadamia and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Kou are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Macadamia and Kou
Care of Macadamia and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.