Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Black Currant
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Sweet Olive
Carandas
In French
Olive douce
karondas
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
karondas
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
karondas
In Portuguese
Olive doce
karondas
In Polish
słodki Olive
karondas
In Latin
Dulce Olive
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Oleaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and Karonda
Season and care of Sweet Olive and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Olive and Karonda Physical Information
Sweet Olive and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive 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 Sweet Olive and Karonda are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Olive and Karonda
Care of Sweet Olive and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Olive 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.