Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
India
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Kokum
In Portuguese
Cebola
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Liliaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Allioideae
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Kokum
Season and care of White Onion and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Kokum season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Kokum Physical Information
White Onion and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Kokum are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of White Onion and Kokum
Care of White Onion and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion 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.