Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Black Currant
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Leucojum
In German
Carandas
Leucojum
In French
karondas
Leucojum
In Spanish
karondas
Leucojum
In Greek
karondas
Leucojum
In Portuguese
karondas
Leucojum
In Polish
karondas
Leucojum
In Latin
karondas
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Leucojum
Season and care of Karonda and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Leucojum Physical Information
Karonda and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Karonda and Leucojum are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Leucojum
Care of Karonda and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
