Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Western Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Black Currant
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
मीठी चेरी
In German
Carandas
Süße Kirsche
In French
karondas
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
karondas
Cereza dulce
In Greek
karondas
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
karondas
Cereja doce
In Polish
karondas
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
karondas
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Karonda and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Sweet Cherry. Karonda has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Karonda and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Karonda and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Karonda and Sweet Cherry
Care of Karonda and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.