Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
  
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
  
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
  
congesta, paucinervia
  
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
  
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
  
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
  
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
  
Carissa carandas
  
Common Name
Black Rose
  
Black Currant
  
In Hindi
Aeonium
  
करोंदा, कालि मैना
  
In German
Aeonium
  
Carandas
  
In French
Aeonium
  
karondas
  
In Spanish
Aeonium
  
karondas
  
In Greek
Aeonium
  
karondas
  
In Portuguese
Aeonium
  
karondas
  
In Polish
Aeonium
  
karondas
  
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
  
karondas
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Abelia
  
Carissa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aeonium and Karonda
Season and care of Aeonium and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Karonda Physical Information
Aeonium and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Karonda are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Aeonium and Karonda
Care of Aeonium and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.