Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
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congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
-
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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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, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Carissa carandas
Common Name
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Black Currant
In Hindi
Twinleaf
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Twinleaf
Carandas
In French
Twinleaf
karondas
In Spanish
Twinleaf
karondas
In Greek
Twinleaf
karondas
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
karondas
In Polish
Twinleaf
karondas
In Latin
Twinleaf
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Karonda
Season and care of Twinleaf and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Karonda Physical Information
Twinleaf and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Karonda are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Karonda
Care of Twinleaf and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.