Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
Common Name
Black Currant
Savannah Holly
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Savannah Holly
In German
Carandas
Savannah Holly
In French
karondas
Savannah Holly
In Spanish
karondas
Savannah Holly
In Greek
karondas
Savannah Holly
In Portuguese
karondas
Savannah Holly
In Polish
karondas
Savannah Holly
In Latin
karondas
Savannah Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Savannah Holly
Season and care of Karonda and Savannah Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Savannah Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Savannah Holly Physical Information
Karonda and Savannah Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Savannah Holly are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Savannah Holly flower color: White
- Savannah Holly leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Savannah Holly
Care of Karonda and Savannah Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savannah Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
