Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Black Currant
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
fall phlox
Carandas
In French
Fall Phlox
karondas
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
karondas
In Greek
Fall Phlox
karondas
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
karondas
In Polish
Fall Phlox
karondas
In Latin
Phlox cadent
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Karonda
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Karonda Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Karonda are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Karonda
Care of Fall Phlox and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.