Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
World/Pandemic
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Black Currant
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
कोपु फूल
In German
Carandas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
karondas
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Carissa
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Karonda has thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Karonda and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.