Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Black Currant
Silver dust
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Carandas
Dusty Miller
In French
karondas
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
karondas
Dusty Miller
In Greek
karondas
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
karondas
Dusty Miller
In Polish
karondas
Dusty Miller
In Latin
karondas
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Karonda and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Karonda and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Karonda and Dusty Miller
Care of Karonda and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.