Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Hortensie
Carandas
In French
Hortensia
karondas
In Spanish
Hortensia
karondas
In Greek
υδραγεία
karondas
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
karondas
In Polish
Hortensja
karondas
In Latin
Hibiscus
karondas
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Centipede Grass and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Karonda. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Karonda doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Karonda has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Centipede Grass and Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Karonda
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Karonda Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Karonda are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Karonda
Care of Centipede Grass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.
