Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southeastern Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
Black Currant
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
shooting star
In German
Carandas
shooting star
In French
karondas
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
karondas
Dodecatheon
In Greek
karondas
shooting star
In Portuguese
karondas
Dodecatheon
In Polish
karondas
shooting star
In Latin
karondas
shooting star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Primulales
Family
Apocynaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Carissa
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Shooting Star
Season and care of Karonda and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shooting Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Shooting Star Physical Information
Karonda and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Shooting Star are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Karonda and Shooting Star
Care of Karonda and Shooting Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.