Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
conjugatum, aureum, furfuraceum,rubrum
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna, Ivory
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Diamond scale, Phytophthora, pink rot
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DICTYOSPERMA album
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm
Kokum
In Hindi
Princess Palm
Kokum
In German
Princess Palm
Kokum
In French
Palmiste blanc
Kokum
In Spanish
Princess Palm
Kokum
In Greek
Princess Palm
Kokum
In Portuguese
Princess Palm
Kokum
In Polish
Princess Palm
Kokum
In Latin
Princess Palm
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Zamiaceae
Genus
Dictyosperma
Garcinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Princess Palm and Kokum
Season and care of Princess Palm and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Princess Palm and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Princess Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Princess Palm is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Princess Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Princess Palm and Kokum Physical Information
Princess Palm and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Princess Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Princess Palm and Kokum are as follows:
Princess Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Sienna and Ivory
Princess Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Princess Palm and Kokum
Care of Princess Palm and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Princess 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 Princess 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.