Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southeastern United States
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
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Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Black Currant
slash pine
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Carandas
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
karondas
slash pine
In Spanish
karondas
pino slash
In Greek
karondas
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
karondas
pinho barra
In Polish
karondas
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
karondas
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Karonda and Slash Pine
Season and care of Karonda and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Slash Pine Physical Information
Karonda and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Slash Pine are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Slash Pine
Care of Karonda and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.