Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgundy
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pest Free
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ATHYRIUM niponicum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Red Beauty, Pictum Cristatum
Black Currant
In Hindi
Japanese painted fern
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Japanische gemalt Farn
Carandas
In French
Athyrium niponicum
karondas
In Spanish
Helecho pintado japonés
karondas
In Greek
Japanese painted fern
karondas
In Portuguese
Fern pintado japonês
karondas
In Polish
Wietlica japońska
karondas
In Latin
Japanese painted fern
karondas
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pteridopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Gentianales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda
Season and care of Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Painted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Painted Fern is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Painted Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda Physical Information
Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Painted Fern height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda are as follows:
Japanese Painted Fern flower color: Burgundy
Japanese Painted Fern leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda
Care of Japanese Painted Fern and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Painted Fern 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 Japanese Painted Fern 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.