Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
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, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Black Currant
In Hindi
Heterocentron
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Heterocentron
Carandas
In French
Heterocentron
karondas
In Spanish
Heterocentron
karondas
In Greek
Heterocentron
karondas
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
karondas
In Polish
Heterocentron
karondas
In Latin
Heterocentron
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Melastomataceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Karonda
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Shawl and Karonda Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Karonda are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Karonda
Care of Spanish Shawl and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.