Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Silver
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
0-10-10 NPK fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Drought, Edema
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Noxious Weed
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM ravennae
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Hardy Pampas Grass, Plume Grass, Ravennagrass
Black Currant
In Hindi
Plume Grass
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Plume Gras
Carandas
In French
Plume Herbe
karondas
In Spanish
Penacho de hierba
karondas
In Greek
Plume Grass
karondas
In Portuguese
Plume grama
karondas
In Polish
Pióropusz Trawa
karondas
In Latin
Kessinger Grass
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Plume Grass and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Plume Grass and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Plume Grass and Karonda. Plume Grass doesn't have thorns and Karonda doesn't have thorns. Also Plume Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Plume Grass has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed and Karonda has allergic reactions like Noxious Weed. 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 Plume Grass and Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plume Grass and Karonda
Season and care of Plume Grass and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Plume Grass and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plume Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Plume Grass is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Plume Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plume Grass and Karonda Physical Information
Plume Grass and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Plume Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Plume Grass and Karonda are as follows:
Plume Grass flower color: Purple and Silver
Plume Grass leaf color: White and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Plume Grass and Karonda
Care of Plume Grass and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plume Grass pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Plume Grass 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.