Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Black Currant
Arbutus
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
सदाबहार
In German
Carandas
Erdbeerbaum
In French
karondas
arbousier
In Spanish
karondas
Arbitus
In Greek
karondas
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
karondas
árbuto
In Polish
karondas
mącznik
In Latin
karondas
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Arbutus
Season and care of Karonda and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Arbutus Physical Information
Karonda and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Arbutus are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Arbutus
Care of Karonda and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.