Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Unknown
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
Not Available
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Bromeliad
Black Currant
In Hindi
Bromeliad
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Bromeliad
Carandas
In French
Bromeliad
karondas
In Spanish
Bromeliad
karondas
In Greek
Bromeliad
karondas
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
karondas
In Polish
Bromeliad
karondas
In Latin
Bromeliad
karondas
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Gentianales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Karonda
Season and care of Bromeliad and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Karonda Physical Information
Bromeliad and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Karonda are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Karonda
Care of Bromeliad and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad 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.