Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Caribbean, South America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Black Currant
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
सीताफल
In German
Carandas
Zuckerapfel
In French
karondas
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
karondas
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
karondas
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
karondas
Pinha
In Polish
karondas
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
karondas
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Sugar Apple. Karonda has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Karonda and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Karonda and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Karonda and Sugar Apple
Care of Karonda and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.