Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Applicable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Black Currant
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Japanese pieris
In German
Carandas
Japanese pieris
In French
karondas
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
karondas
Japanese pieris
In Greek
karondas
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
karondas
Japanese pieris
In Polish
karondas
Japanese pieris
In Latin
karondas
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Karonda and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Karonda and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Karonda and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Karonda and Japanese Pieris
Care of Karonda and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.