Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Eastern Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Leaves
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 for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Black Currant
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
persian violet
In German
Carandas
persian violet
In French
karondas
persian violet
In Spanish
karondas
Violeta persa
In Greek
karondas
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
karondas
Violeta persa
In Polish
karondas
Persian Violet
In Latin
karondas
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Persian Violet
Season and care of Karonda and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Karonda and Persian Violet Physical Information
Karonda and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Persian Violet are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Persian Violet
Care of Karonda and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.