Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Morocco
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Linaria vulgaris
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Black Currant
In Hindi
Toadflax
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Toadflax
Carandas
In French
Toadflax
karondas
In Spanish
Toadflax
karondas
In Greek
Toadflax
karondas
In Portuguese
Linária
karondas
In Polish
Toadflax
karondas
In Latin
Toadflax
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Toadflax and Karonda
Season and care of Toadflax and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Karonda Physical Information
Toadflax and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Karonda are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and Karonda
Care of Toadflax and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.