Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Baum Mallow
Carandas
In French
Arbre Mallow
karondas
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
karondas
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
karondas
In Portuguese
Mallow
karondas
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
karondas
In Latin
ligno malvae
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Karonda
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Karonda season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Karonda Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Karonda are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Karonda
Care of Tree Mallow and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.