Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CITRUS
Common Name
Black Currant
Citrus
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Carandas
Zitruspflanzen
In French
karondas
Citrus
In Spanish
karondas
Citrus
In Portuguese
karondas
Citrus é um género
In Polish
karondas
Cytrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Citrus
Season and care of Karonda and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Citrus Physical Information
Karonda and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Citrus are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Citrus
Care of Karonda and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.