Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
congesta, paucinervia
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Black Currant
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Carandas
Ylang-Ylang
In French
karondas
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
karondas
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
karondas
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
karondas
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
karondas
Jagodlin
In Latin
karondas
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Karonda and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Karonda and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Karonda and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Karonda and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.