Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Black Currant
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Carandas
goldener Apfel
In French
karondas
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
karondas
manzana dorada
In Greek
karondas
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
karondas
maçã Dourada
In Polish
karondas
złote jabłko
In Latin
karondas
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Karonda and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.