Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Japan
Types
congesta, paucinervia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Black Currant
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
crimson pygmy
In German
Carandas
crimson pygmy
In French
karondas
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
karondas
crimson pygmy
In Greek
karondas
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
karondas
crimson pygmy
In Polish
karondas
crimson pygmy
In Latin
karondas
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Karonda and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Karonda and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Karonda and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Karonda and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.