Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
South-Central United States
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Black Currant
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Carandas
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
karondas
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
karondas
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
karondas
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
karondas
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
karondas
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
karondas
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo. Karonda has thorns and Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Yellow Wild Indigo 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Karonda and Yellow Wild Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.