Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead 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
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
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
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Black Currant
In Hindi
Balloon flower
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Ballonblume
Carandas
In French
balloon Flower
karondas
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
karondas
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
karondas
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
karondas
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
karondas
In Latin
balloon flos plant
karondas
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Campanulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Karonda
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Karonda Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Karonda are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Karonda
Care of Balloon Flower and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead 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 Balloon Flower 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.