Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
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congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Black Currant
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In French
Le maïs sucré
karondas
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
karondas
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
karondas
In Portuguese
milho doce
karondas
In Polish
Kukurydza
karondas
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sweet Corn and Karonda
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Karonda? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Karonda. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Karonda doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Karonda has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Karonda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Karonda
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Corn and Karonda Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Karonda are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Karonda
Care of Sweet Corn and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Corn 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.