Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Black Currant
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Carandas
Fireglow Maple
In French
karondas
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
karondas
Fireglow arce
In Greek
karondas
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
karondas
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
karondas
fireglow Klon
In Latin
karondas
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Karonda and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Karonda and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Karonda and Fireglow Maple
Care of Karonda and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
