Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Black Currant
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
तोरी
In German
Carandas
Zucchini
In French
karondas
Courgette
In Spanish
karondas
calabacín
In Greek
karondas
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
karondas
abobrinha
In Polish
karondas
Kabaczek
In Latin
karondas
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Violales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Zucchini
Season and care of Karonda and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Zucchini Physical Information
Karonda and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Zucchini are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Zucchini
Care of Karonda and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.