Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Annuals
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, 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, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM majus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tropaeolum majus
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Tropaeolum majus
Carandas
In French
Tropaeolum majus
karondas
In Spanish
Tropaeolum majus
karondas
In Greek
Tropaeolum majus
karondas
In Portuguese
Tropaeolum majus
karondas
In Polish
nasturcja większa
karondas
In Latin
Tropaeolum majus
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
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 Nasturtium and Karonda
Season and care of Nasturtium and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Nasturtium and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nasturtium season is Spring and Summer and Karonda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Nasturtium is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nasturtium and Karonda Physical Information
Nasturtium and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Nasturtium and Karonda are as follows:
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Nasturtium and Karonda
Care of Nasturtium and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium 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.