Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Madagascar
Types
congesta, paucinervia
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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 Applicable
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Black Currant
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Madagascar palm
In German
Carandas
Madagaskarpalme
In French
karondas
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
karondas
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
karondas
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
karondas
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
karondas
Pachypodium
In Latin
karondas
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Carissa
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Karonda and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Karonda and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Madagascar palm
Care of Karonda and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.