Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Not Available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Triticale
Black Currant
In Hindi
triticale
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Triticale
Carandas
In French
triticale
karondas
In Spanish
triticale
karondas
In Greek
τριτικάλε
karondas
In Portuguese
triticale
karondas
In Polish
pszenżyto
karondas
In Latin
Triticum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Triticale and Karonda
Season and care of Triticale and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Karonda Physical Information
Triticale and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Karonda are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Karonda
Care of Triticale and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.