Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Black Currant
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Carandas
In French
Asian bittersweet
karondas
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
karondas
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
karondas
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
karondas
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
karondas
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Gentianales
Family
Celastraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bittersweet and Karonda
Season and care of Bittersweet and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bittersweet and Karonda Physical Information
Bittersweet and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Karonda are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Bittersweet and Karonda
Care of Bittersweet and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bittersweet 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.