Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Wild sago
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Coontie
In Hindi
taraw palm
Coontie
In German
Taraw palme
Coontie
In French
Taraw palm
coontie
In Spanish
Taraw palma
coontie
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Coontie
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Coontie
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Coontie
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Serdang and Coontie
Season and care of Serdang and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Coontie Physical Information
Serdang and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Coontie are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Coontie
Care of Serdang and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang 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 Serdang 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.