Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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 branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
VITIS rotundifolia
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Muscadine
Black Currant
In Hindi
Muscadine
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Muscadine
Carandas
In French
Muscadine
karondas
In Spanish
Muscadine
karondas
In Greek
μοσχοστάφυλο
karondas
In Portuguese
Muscadine
karondas
In Polish
Muscadine
karondas
In Latin
Muscadine
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Gentianales
Family
Vitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Muscadine and Karonda
Season and care of Muscadine and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Muscadine and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muscadine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Muscadine and Karonda Physical Information
Muscadine and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Muscadine and Karonda are as follows:
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Muscadine and Karonda
Care of Muscadine and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine 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.