Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
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
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, 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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Black Currant
Mahonia
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Mahonia
In German
Carandas
Mahonia
In French
karondas
Mahonia
In Spanish
karondas
Mahonia
In Greek
karondas
Mahonia
In Portuguese
karondas
mahonia
In Polish
karondas
Mahonia
In Latin
karondas
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Mahonia
Season and care of Karonda and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Mahonia Physical Information
Karonda and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Mahonia are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Mahonia
Care of Karonda and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.