Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
India
Types
Not Available
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Oblong-lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Kokum
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
Kokum
In German
Paurotis Palm
Kokum
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Kokum
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Kokum
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
Kokum
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
Kokum
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Kokum
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Zamiaceae
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Garcinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Kokum
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Kokum Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Kokum are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Paurotis Palm and Kokum
Care of Paurotis Palm and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.