Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Black Currant
In Hindi
Pelargonium
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Pelargonium
Carandas
In French
Pelargonium
karondas
In Spanish
Pelargonium
karondas
In Greek
Pelargonium
karondas
In Portuguese
pelargônio
karondas
In Polish
Pelargonium
karondas
In Latin
Pelargonium
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Geraniaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Carissa
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 Pelargonium and Karonda
Season and care of Pelargonium and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Karonda Physical Information
Pelargonium and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Karonda are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Karonda
Care of Pelargonium and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.