Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Black Currant
Crested Iris
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Carandas
Crested Iris
In French
karondas
Crested Iris
In Spanish
karondas
Crested Iris
In Greek
karondas
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
karondas
Crested Iris
In Polish
karondas
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
karondas
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Karonda and Crested Iris
Season and care of Karonda and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Crested Iris Physical Information
Karonda and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Crested Iris are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Crested Iris
Care of Karonda and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.