Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Japan
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange Red
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Decorating walls, 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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Black Currant
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Carandas
Palmfarn
In French
karondas
Sago Palm
In Spanish
karondas
palma de sagú
In Greek
karondas
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
karondas
Sago palma
In Polish
karondas
Sago Palm
In Latin
karondas
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cycadales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Sago Palm
Season and care of Karonda and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Sago Palm Physical Information
Karonda and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Sago Palm are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Sago Palm
Care of Karonda and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.