Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
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
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little 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
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
AGAVE
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Century plant
Black Currant
In Hindi
रामबांस
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In Spanish
Agave
karondas
In Portuguese
Agave
karondas
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Karonda
Season and care of Agave and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Karonda Physical Information
Agave and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Karonda are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Agave and Karonda
Care of Agave and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agave 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.