Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
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, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
African violet
Black Currant
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
African Violet
Carandas
In French
African Violet
karondas
In Spanish
Violeta africana
karondas
In Greek
African Violet
karondas
In Portuguese
Violet africano
karondas
In Polish
African Violet
karondas
In Latin
African Violet
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Not Available
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Violet and Karonda
Season and care of African Violet and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Violet and Karonda Physical Information
African Violet and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Karonda are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of African Violet and Karonda
Care of African Violet and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet 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.