Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
congesta, paucinervia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Black Currant
silky cornel
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Kinnikinnick
In German
Carandas
Kinnikinnick
In French
karondas
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
karondas
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
karondas
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
karondas
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
karondas
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
karondas
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cornales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Karonda and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Karonda and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Kinnikinnick
Care of Karonda and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Kinnikinnick pruning is done 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
