Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Black Currant
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Carandas
In French
plante Arching Brassia
karondas
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
karondas
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
karondas
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
karondas
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
karondas
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Karonda
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Karonda Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Karonda are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Karonda
Care of Arching Brassia and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arching Brassia 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.