Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China, Korea
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ILEX cornuta
Common Name
Black Currant
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Chinese Holly
In German
Carandas
Chinesische Stechpalme
In French
karondas
Chinese Holly
In Spanish
karondas
Chinese Holly
In Greek
karondas
Chinese Holly
In Portuguese
karondas
Chinese Holly
In Polish
karondas
Chinese Holly
In Latin
karondas
Chinese Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Celastrales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Chinese Holly
Season and care of Karonda and Chinese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Chinese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Chinese Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Chinese Holly Physical Information
Karonda and Chinese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Chinese Holly are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Chinese Holly flower color: White
- Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Chinese Holly
Care of Karonda and Chinese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Holly 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 Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
