Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Black Currant
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Dahlie
Carandas
In French
Dahlia
karondas
In Spanish
Dalia
karondas
In Portuguese
Dália
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dahlia and Karonda
Season and care of Dahlia and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dahlia and Karonda Physical Information
Dahlia and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Karonda are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Dahlia and Karonda
Care of Dahlia and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia 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 Dahlia 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.