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About Cowslip Primrose and Karonda


About Karonda and Cowslip Primrose


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants   
Fruit   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India   

Types
Not Available   
congesta, paucinervia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
Old fields, Open grasslands   
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
8-3   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
50.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Pale White, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Purple, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, fertilize in growing season   
Compost, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails   
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies   

Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types   
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Insects   
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats   

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss   
good for lips, Remove blemishes   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Eczema   
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Root   
Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Primula veris   
Carissa carandas   

Common Name
cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose   
Black Currant   

In Hindi
cowslip primrose   
करोंदा, कालि मैना   

In German
Echte Schlüsselblume   
Carandas   

In French
Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière   
karondas   

In Spanish
Primula veris   
karondas   

In Greek
πασχαλίτσα primrose   
karondas   

In Portuguese
prímula cowslip   
karondas   

In Polish
Pierwiosnek lekarski   
karondas   

In Latin
cowslip Primrose   
karondas   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Myrtales   
Gentianales   

Family
Onagraceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Oenothera   
Carissa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Onagreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Onagroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
145   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda

Wondering what are the properties of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Cowslip Primrose and Karonda. Cowslip Primrose doesn't have thorns and Karonda doesn't have thorns. Also Cowslip Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Cowslip Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Karonda has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Cowslip Primrose and Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda

Season and care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Cowslip Primrose and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowslip Primrose season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Cowslip Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cowslip Primrose and Karonda Physical Information

Cowslip Primrose and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda are as follows:

Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda

Care of Cowslip Primrose and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Cowslip Primrose 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.

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