Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Europe, Western Asia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
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
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
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Black Currant
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
पीला महादूत
In German
Carandas
Yellow Archangel
In French
karondas
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
karondas
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
karondas
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
karondas
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
karondas
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
karondas
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Karonda and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Karonda and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Karonda and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Yellow Archangel are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Karonda and Yellow Archangel
Care of Karonda and Yellow Archangel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.