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
Tropical rainforest
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Black Currant
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Orange Cattleya
Carandas
In French
orange Cattleya
karondas
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
karondas
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
karondas
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
karondas
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
karondas
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Karonda
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orange Cattleya and Karonda Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Karonda are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Karonda
Care of Orange Cattleya and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya 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 Orange Cattleya 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.