Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Yellow, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
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, Used as a nemiticide, 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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Black Currant
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Asian bittersweet
In German
Carandas
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
karondas
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
karondas
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
karondas
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
karondas
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
karondas
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
karondas
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Celastrales
Family
Apocynaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Bittersweet
Season and care of Karonda and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Bittersweet Physical Information
Karonda and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Bittersweet are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Bittersweet
Care of Karonda and Bittersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.