Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Wet lands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SACCHARUM officinarum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Sugarcane
Black Currant
In Hindi
गन्ना
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Saccharum
Carandas
In French
Canne à sucre
karondas
In Spanish
Saccharum
karondas
In Greek
Saccharum
karondas
In Portuguese
Cana-de-açúcar
karondas
In Polish
Saccharum
karondas
In Latin
Saccharum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugarcane and Karonda
Season and care of Sugarcane and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Sugarcane and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugarcane season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugarcane and Karonda Physical Information
Sugarcane and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sugarcane and Karonda are as follows:
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Sugarcane and Karonda
Care of Sugarcane and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugarcane 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.