Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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 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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Bulbs
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Black Currant
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Palm Sedge
In German
Carandas
Palm Sedge
In French
karondas
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
karondas
Palm Sedge
In Greek
karondas
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
karondas
Palm Sedge
In Polish
karondas
Palm Sedge
In Latin
karondas
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Karonda and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Karonda and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Karonda and Palm Sedge
Care of Karonda and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
