Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Areca catechu
Common Name
Black Currant
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
सुपारी
In German
Carandas
Betelnusspalme
In French
karondas
noix de bétel
In Spanish
karondas
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
karondas
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
karondas
noz de betel
In Polish
karondas
betel nut
In Latin
karondas
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Arecales
Family
Apocynaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Carissa
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Areca nut
Season and care of Karonda and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Areca nut Physical Information
Karonda and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Areca nut are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Karonda and Areca nut
Care of Karonda and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.