Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Black Currant
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Nickende Distel
Carandas
In French
Musk Thistle
karondas
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
karondas
In Greek
musk Thistle
karondas
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
karondas
In Polish
Musk Thistle
karondas
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Karonda
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Karonda Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Karonda are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Karonda
Care of Musk Thistle and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle 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.