Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Brazil
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
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 its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Black Currant
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Raintree
In German
Carandas
raintree
In French
karondas
raintree
In Spanish
karondas
raintree
In Greek
karondas
Raintree
In Portuguese
karondas
Raintree
In Polish
karondas
Raintree
In Latin
karondas
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Raintree
Season and care of Karonda and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Raintree Physical Information
Karonda and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Raintree are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Raintree
Care of Karonda and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Raintree 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.