Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Black Currant
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Carandas
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
karondas
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
karondas
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
karondas
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
karondas
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
karondas
winobluszcz
In Latin
karondas
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rhamnales
Family
Apocynaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Carissa
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Karonda and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Karonda and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Karonda and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Karonda and Virginia Creeper
Care of Karonda and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
