Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mexico
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Black Currant
Tuberose
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
रजनीगंधा
In German
Carandas
Tuberose
In French
karondas
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
karondas
nardo
In Greek
karondas
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
karondas
Tuberosa
In Polish
karondas
Tuberoza
In Latin
karondas
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Karonda and Tuberose
Season and care of Karonda and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Tuberose Physical Information
Karonda and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Tuberose are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Karonda and Tuberose
Care of Karonda and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.