Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, 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, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, 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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
Common Name
Black Currant
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Ebony Spleenwort
In German
Carandas
Ebony Streifenfarn
In French
karondas
Ebony doradille
In Spanish
karondas
Ebony Spleenwort
In Greek
karondas
Ebony Spleenwort
In Portuguese
karondas
Ebony Spleenwort
In Polish
karondas
Ebony Spleenwort
In Latin
karondas
Clear Spleenwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Gentianales
Polypodiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort
Season and care of Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort Physical Information
Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort
Care of Karonda and Ebony Spleenwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.