Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Scale Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Black Currant
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Silverberry
In German
Carandas
Silverberry
In French
karondas
Silverberry
In Spanish
karondas
Silverberry
In Greek
karondas
Silverberry
In Portuguese
karondas
Silverberry
In Polish
karondas
Silverberry
In Latin
karondas
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rhamnales
Family
Apocynaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Silverberry. Karonda has thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Silverberry
Season and care of Karonda and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Silverberry Physical Information
Karonda and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Silverberry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Karonda and Silverberry
Care of Karonda and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
