Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Black Currant
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Dutch Iris
Carandas
In French
Dutch Iris
karondas
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
karondas
In Greek
Dutch Iris
karondas
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
karondas
In Polish
Dutch Iris
karondas
In Latin
Dutch Iris
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Iridaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Karonda
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Karonda season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Karonda Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Karonda are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Karonda
Care of Dutch Iris and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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.
