Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Not Available
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
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
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 wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Black Currant
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Texas Madrone
In German
Carandas
Texas Madrone
In French
karondas
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
karondas
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
karondas
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
karondas
Texas Madrone
In Polish
karondas
Texas Madrone
In Latin
karondas
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Texas Madrone. Karonda has thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Karonda and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Karonda and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Karonda and Texas Madrone
Care of Karonda and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.