Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Caribbean
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, 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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Black Currant
Coontie
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Coontie
In German
Carandas
Coontie
In French
karondas
coontie
In Spanish
karondas
coontie
In Greek
karondas
Coontie
In Portuguese
karondas
Coontie
In Polish
karondas
Coontie
In Latin
karondas
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cycadales
Family
Apocynaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Coontie
Season and care of Karonda and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coontie season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Coontie Physical Information
Karonda and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Coontie are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Coontie
Care of Karonda and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.