Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Black Currant
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Pot Marigold
In German
Carandas
Ringelblume
In French
karondas
pot Marigold
In Spanish
karondas
Caléndula
In Greek
karondas
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
karondas
pot Marigold
In Polish
karondas
Pot Marigold
In Latin
karondas
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Karonda and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Karonda and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Karonda and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Pot Marigold
Care of Karonda and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.