Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Japan
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Black Currant
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Japanese Sedge
In German
Carandas
japanische Segge
In French
karondas
Japanese carex
In Spanish
karondas
juncia japonesa
In Greek
karondas
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
karondas
Sedge japonês
In Polish
karondas
japoński turzyca
In Latin
karondas
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Karonda and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Karonda and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Karonda and Japanese Sedge
Care of Karonda and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.