Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
India
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Black Currant
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Carandas
Snake plant
In French
karondas
Snake plant
In Spanish
karondas
Snake plant
In Greek
karondas
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
karondas
Snake plant
In Polish
karondas
wąż roślin
In Latin
karondas
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Carissa
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Snake Plant
Season and care of Karonda and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Snake Plant Physical Information
Karonda and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Snake Plant are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Snake Plant
Care of Karonda and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.