Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mexico, Central America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Black Currant
African Marigold
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Carandas
Studentenblume
In French
karondas
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
karondas
caléndula africana
In Greek
karondas
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
karondas
marigold africano
In Polish
karondas
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
karondas
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and African Marigold
Season and care of Karonda and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and African Marigold Physical Information
Karonda and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Karonda and African Marigold are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and African Marigold
Care of Karonda and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.