Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
congesta, paucinervia
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Black Currant
Jewelweed
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Not Available
In German
Carandas
Impatiens capensis
In French
karondas
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
karondas
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
karondas
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
karondas
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
karondas
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
karondas
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Geraniales
Family
Apocynaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Jewelweed
Season and care of Karonda and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Jewelweed Physical Information
Karonda and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Jewelweed are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Jewelweed
Care of Karonda and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.