Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
White Star creeper
Black Currant
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Carandas
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
karondas
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
karondas
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
karondas
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
karondas
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
karondas
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Gentianales
Family
Campanulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Karonda
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Karonda Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Karonda are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Karonda
Care of White Star Creeper and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.