Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Black Currant
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Comet Orchid
In German
Carandas
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
karondas
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
karondas
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
karondas
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
karondas
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
karondas
Comet Orchid
In Latin
karondas
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Karonda and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Karonda and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Karonda and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Karonda and Comet Orchid
Care of Karonda and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.