Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mexico
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
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
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Black Currant
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Laelia
In German
Carandas
Laelia
In French
karondas
Laelia
In Spanish
karondas
Laelia
In Portuguese
karondas
Laelia
In Polish
karondas
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Orchidales
Family
Apocynaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Laelia
Season and care of Karonda and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Karonda and Laelia Physical Information
Karonda and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Laelia are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Laelia
Care of Karonda and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.