Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
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 no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Nematodes
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and 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
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, 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 essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Black Currant
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Sweet Olive
In German
Carandas
Sweet Olive
In French
karondas
Olive douce
In Spanish
karondas
Oliva dulce
In Greek
karondas
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
karondas
Olive doce
In Polish
karondas
słodki Olive
In Latin
karondas
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apocynaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Karonda and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Karonda and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Sweet Olive
Care of Karonda and Sweet Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.