Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
North Africa
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Black Currant
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Saharan myrtle
Carandas
In French
myrte subsaharienne
karondas
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
karondas
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
karondas
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
karondas
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
karondas
In Latin
myrto Saharan
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Myrtaceae
Apocynaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle and Karonda
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Karonda Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Karonda are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Karonda
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.