Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mexico
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Mixed Border
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
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Black Currant
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Golden ball
In German
Carandas
goldene Kugel
In French
karondas
boule d'or
In Spanish
karondas
bola de oro
In Greek
karondas
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
karondas
bola de ouro
In Polish
karondas
Złota piłka
In Latin
karondas
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Carissa
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Golden Ball. Karonda has thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Karonda and Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Golden Ball
Season and care of Karonda and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Karonda and Golden Ball Physical Information
Karonda and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Golden Ball are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Karonda and Golden Ball
Care of Karonda and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
