Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North Africa
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Black Currant
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Saharan myrtle
In German
Carandas
Saharan myrtle
In French
karondas
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
karondas
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
karondas
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
karondas
murta Saharan
In Polish
karondas
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
karondas
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Saharan Myrtle. Karonda has thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Karonda and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Karonda and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.