Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Tabernaemontana
Carandas
In French
Tabernaemontana
karondas
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
karondas
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
karondas
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
karondas
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
karondas
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Karonda
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Karonda Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Karonda are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Karonda
Care of Crape Jasmine and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.