Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
Carissa carandas
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Black Currant
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Aurikel
Carandas
In French
Primula auricula
karondas
In Spanish
Primula auricula
karondas
In Greek
mountain cowslip
karondas
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
karondas
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
karondas
In Latin
Primula auricula
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Primulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Primuloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Karonda
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Karonda season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mountain Cowslip and Karonda Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Karonda are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Karonda
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mountain Cowslip 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.