Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate to oval
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Styptic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CYRILLA racemiflora
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
Black Currant
In Hindi
Leatherwood
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Leather
Carandas
In French
Leatherwood
karondas
In Spanish
Leatherwood
karondas
In Greek
Leatherwood
karondas
In Portuguese
Leatherwood
karondas
In Polish
Leatherwood
karondas
In Latin
Leatherwood
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Cyrillaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherwood and Karonda
Season and care of Leatherwood and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherwood and Karonda Physical Information
Leatherwood and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherwood and Karonda are as follows:
Leatherwood flower color: White
Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherwood and Karonda
Care of Leatherwood and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.