Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Europe
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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 Available
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PHALARIS
Common Name
Black Currant
Phalaris
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Phalaris
In German
Carandas
Phalaris
In French
karondas
Phalaris
In Spanish
karondas
Phalans
In Greek
karondas
Phalans
In Portuguese
karondas
Phalans
In Polish
karondas
Phalans
In Latin
karondas
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Phalaris
Season and care of Karonda and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Phalaris Physical Information
Karonda and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Phalaris are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Phalaris
Care of Karonda and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.