Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Black Currant
Beautyberry
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Carandas
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
karondas
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
karondas
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
karondas
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
karondas
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
karondas
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
karondas
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Beautyberry
Season and care of Karonda and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Karonda and Beautyberry Physical Information
Karonda and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Beautyberry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Karonda and Beautyberry
Care of Karonda and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.