Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Brazil
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Blue, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
AECHMEA fasciata
Common Name
Black Currant
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
urn plant
In German
Carandas
Urne Anlage
In French
karondas
plante urn
In Spanish
karondas
planta de urna
In Greek
karondas
λάρνακα φυτό
In Portuguese
karondas
planta de urna
In Polish
karondas
urna roślin
In Latin
karondas
urn herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Urn Plant
Season and care of Karonda and Urn Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Urn Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Urn Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Urn Plant is Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Urn Plant is Not Available.
Karonda and Urn Plant Physical Information
Karonda and Urn Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Urn Plant are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
- Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Care of Karonda and Urn Plant
Care of Karonda and Urn Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Urn Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Urn Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.