Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Pineapple
Black Currant
In Hindi
अनानास
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Ananas
Carandas
In French
Ananas
karondas
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
karondas
In Polish
Ananas
karondas
In Latin
Pineapple
karondas
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Gentianales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Karonda
Season and care of Pineapple and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Karonda season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Karonda Physical Information
Pineapple and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Karonda are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Karonda
Care of Pineapple and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.