Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
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, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Black Currant
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
तरबूज़
In German
Carandas
Wassermelone
In French
karondas
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
karondas
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
karondas
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
karondas
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
karondas
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
karondas
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cucurbitales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Karonda and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
