Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Japan
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
-
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Black Currant
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
hakone grass
In German
Carandas
Hakone Gras
In French
karondas
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
karondas
hierba Hakone
In Greek
karondas
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
karondas
Hakone grama
In Polish
karondas
Hakone trawa
In Latin
karondas
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carissa
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Karonda and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Karonda and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Karonda and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Karonda and Hakone Grass
Care of Karonda and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.