Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Pale White, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
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Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
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Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Black Currant
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Hatiora
In German
Carandas
Hatiora
In French
karondas
Hatiora
In Spanish
karondas
Hatiora
In Greek
karondas
Hatiora
In Portuguese
karondas
Hatiora
In Polish
karondas
hatiora
In Latin
karondas
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Karonda and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Hatiora. Karonda has thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Hatiora
Season and care of Karonda and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Hatiora Physical Information
Karonda and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Karonda and Hatiora
Care of Karonda and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.