Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires plenty of water during the 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Black Currant
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
blue flax lily
In German
Carandas
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
karondas
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
karondas
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
karondas
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
karondas
blue flax lily
In Polish
karondas
blue flax lily
In Latin
karondas
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Karonda and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Karonda and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Karonda and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Karonda and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.