Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
No need to prune
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Black Currant
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Carandas
Hedge Bambus
In French
karondas
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
karondas
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
karondas
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
karondas
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
karondas
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
karondas
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Karonda and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Karonda and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Karonda and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Karonda and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.