Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Mild sedative
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
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Black Currant
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Carandas
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
karondas
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
karondas
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
karondas
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
karondas
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
karondas
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
karondas
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Karonda and Himalayan Blue Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.