Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
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Types
congesta, paucinervia
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
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5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Black Currant
Wild lilac
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Ceanothus
In German
Carandas
Ceanothus
In French
karondas
Ceanothus
In Spanish
karondas
Ceanothus
In Greek
karondas
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
karondas
Ceanothus
In Polish
karondas
Ceanothus
In Latin
karondas
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Karonda and Ceanothus
Season and care of Karonda and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Ceanothus Physical Information
Karonda and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Ceanothus are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Ceanothus
Care of Karonda and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.