Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
South America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Black Currant
Peanut
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
मूंगफली
In German
Carandas
Erdnuss
In French
karondas
Cacahuète
In Greek
karondas
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
karondas
Amendoim
In Polish
karondas
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Peanut
Season and care of Karonda and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Karonda and Peanut Physical Information
Karonda and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Peanut are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Karonda and Peanut
Care of Karonda and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.