Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Western Europe
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Black Currant
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Carandas
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
karondas
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
karondas
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
karondas
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
karondas
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
karondas
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Gentianales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Karonda
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Karonda Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Karonda are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Karonda
Care of European Wild Ginger and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.