Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Pawpaw
Black Currant
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Carandas
In French
usine de papaye
karondas
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
karondas
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
karondas
In Portuguese
planta mamão
karondas
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
karondas
In Latin
quince herba
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Gentianales
Family
Annonaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Karonda. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Karonda doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Karonda has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pawpaw and Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Karonda
Season and care of Pawpaw and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Karonda Physical Information
Pawpaw and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Karonda are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Pawpaw and Karonda
Care of Pawpaw and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.