Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Stem
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Common Name
Black Currant
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Lace Fern
In German
Carandas
Feder-Spargel
In French
karondas
Lace Fern
In Spanish
karondas
Asparagus setaceus
In Greek
karondas
Lace Fern
In Portuguese
karondas
Lace Fern
In Polish
karondas
Szparag pierzasty
In Latin
karondas
Lace Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Lace Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Lace Fern? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Lace Fern. Karonda has thorns and Lace Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Lace Fern has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Karonda and Lace Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Lace Fern
Season and care of Karonda and Lace Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Lace Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Lace Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lace Fern is Neutral.
Karonda and Lace Fern Physical Information
Karonda and Lace Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Lace Fern are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Lace Fern flower color: White
- Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Karonda and Lace Fern
Care of Karonda and Lace Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Lace Fern 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 Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.