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
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water frequently while growing
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Black Currant
Blackberry
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Carandas
Brombeere
In French
karondas
la mûre
In Greek
karondas
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
karondas
Amora preta
In Polish
karondas
Jeżyna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rubeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Blackberry
Season and care of Karonda and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Blackberry Physical Information
Karonda and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Blackberry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Blackberry
Care of Karonda and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Blackberry pruning is done 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 Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
