Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Black Currant
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Allamanda
In German
Carandas
Allamanda
In French
karondas
Allamanda
In Spanish
karondas
Allamanda
In Greek
karondas
Allamanda
In Portuguese
karondas
Allamanda
In Polish
karondas
Allamanda
In Latin
karondas
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Allamanda
Season and care of Karonda and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Allamanda Physical Information
Karonda and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Allamanda are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Karonda and Allamanda
Care of Karonda and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.