Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Wall Germander
Kokum
In German
Hortensie
Kokum
In French
Hortensia
Kokum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Kokum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Kokum
In Polish
Hortensja
Kokum
Family
Lamiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Wall Germander and Kokum
Wondering what are the properties of Wall Germander and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Wall Germander and Kokum. Wall Germander doesn't have thorns and Kokum doesn't have thorns. Also Wall Germander does not have fragrant flowers. Wall Germander has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kokum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Wall Germander and Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wall Germander and Kokum
Season and care of Wall Germander and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Wall Germander and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wall Germander and Kokum Physical Information
Wall Germander and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Wall Germander and Kokum are as follows:
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Wall Germander and Kokum
Care of Wall Germander and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.