Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Avaialble
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Not Available
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
No serious insect or disease problems
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Crickets
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, 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
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Riesenschilf
Carandas
In French
géant silvergrass
karondas
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
karondas
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
karondas
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
karondas
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
karondas
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Karonda
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Karonda Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Karonda are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Karonda
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass 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.