Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
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
Skin irritation
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Black Currant
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Carandas
Virginia Pine
In French
karondas
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
karondas
Virginia pino
In Greek
karondas
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
karondas
Virginia Pine
In Polish
karondas
Virginia Pine
In Latin
karondas
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Virginia Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Virginia Pine? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Virginia Pine. Karonda has thorns and Virginia Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Virginia Pine 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 Virginia Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Karonda and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Karonda and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Karonda and Virginia Pine
Care of Karonda and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.