Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
China, Japan
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Black Currant
Silverthorn
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Silverthorn
In German
Carandas
Silverthorn
In French
karondas
Silverthorn
In Spanish
karondas
Silverthorn
In Greek
karondas
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
karondas
Silverthorn
In Polish
karondas
Silverthorn
In Latin
karondas
Silverthorn
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
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Silverthorn
Season and care of Karonda and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Silverthorn Physical Information
Karonda and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Silverthorn are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Karonda and Silverthorn
Care of Karonda and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.