Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Black Currant
Not Available
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Twinleaf
In German
Carandas
Twinleaf
In French
karondas
Twinleaf
In Spanish
karondas
Twinleaf
In Greek
karondas
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
karondas
Twinleaf
In Polish
karondas
Twinleaf
In Latin
karondas
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Carissa
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Twinleaf
Season and care of Karonda and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Twinleaf Physical Information
Karonda and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Twinleaf are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Karonda and Twinleaf
Care of Karonda and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
