Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Wild sago
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUTIA capitata
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Pindo Palm, South American Jelly Palm
Coontie
In Hindi
Pindo Palm
Coontie
In German
Pindo Palm
Coontie
In French
Pindo Palm
coontie
In Spanish
Pindo Palm
coontie
In Greek
Pindo Palm
Coontie
In Portuguese
Pindo Palm
Coontie
In Polish
Pindo Palm
Coontie
In Latin
Pindo Palm
Coontie
Phylum
Anthophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Cycadopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pindo Palm and Coontie
Season and care of Pindo Palm and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Pindo Palm and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pindo Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pindo Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pindo Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pindo Palm and Coontie Physical Information
Pindo Palm and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Pindo Palm height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pindo Palm and Coontie are as follows:
Pindo Palm flower color: Yellow
Pindo Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pindo Palm and Coontie
Care of Pindo Palm and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pindo Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pindo Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.