Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Black Currant
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Carandas
In French
Lycaste orchidée
karondas
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
karondas
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
karondas
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
karondas
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
karondas
In Latin
braemii orchid
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Karonda
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Karonda Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Karonda are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Karonda
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.